Dominican University of California

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	535
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	93%
Students retention rate	81%
On-time graduation rate	77%

Located in San Rafael, California, Dominican-California is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 93% indicates that Dominican-California is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Dominican University of California is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Dominican-California emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Dominican-California boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

92.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$47,910

Cost of attendance at Dominican University of California in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$47,910

Cost of attendance at Dominican University of California in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Dominican University of California received on average $18,547 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$18,547

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	102	38%	$3,477	$354,607
Other Federal Grant	102	38%	$4,003	$408,315
State Grant/Scholarships	75	28%	$6,145	$460,840
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	266	100%	$15,280	$4,064,367
Total Grant & Scholarships	266	100%	$18,547	$4,933,522

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Dominican University of California students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Dominican University of California students is 77.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 80.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 71.6%.

77.4%

asian 89.6% 60 students
African American 72.2% 13 students
white 72.6% 69 students
hawaiian 75.0% 3 students
hispanic 68.2% 30 students
International Students 100.0% 2 students
Mixed Race 83.3% 15 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball Pacific West Conference
Track and Cross Country Pacific West Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Dominican University of California provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Dominican University of California offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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