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Dominican University of California

San Rafael, CA · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website

Dominican University of California campus
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Admission rate
84%
Accessible
Average net price
$35,567
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
73%
Median earnings
$90,053
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Dominican University of California is a private nonprofit college in San Rafael, CA with 1,114 undergraduates. It admits 84% of applicants, and admitted students average 1290 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $35,567 per year ($22,666 for families earning under $30,000). 73% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $90,053 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
84%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
2,011
Fall 2023
Admitted
1,923
Fall 2023
Yield
13%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing620–660
200800
SAT Math590–640
200800

What Dominican University of California looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordConsidered
  • High school GPAConsidered
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusConsidered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$73,552
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$53,700

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$22,666
  • $30–48k$25,371
  • $48–75k$27,260
  • $75–110k$33,475
  • $110k+$45,152

Get a personal estimate with Dominican University of California's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
73%
Freshman retention
86%
Median earnings
$90,053
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$23,250
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
1,114
Student–faculty ratio
8:1
Receive Pell grants
35%
  • White21%
  • Hispanic32%
  • Black6%
  • Asian30%

Dominican University of California FAQ

What is Dominican University of California's acceptance rate?+

Dominican University of California admits 84% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Dominican University of California?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 620–660 on SAT Reading and Writing and 590–640 on SAT Math; the average total is 1290.

Is Dominican University of California test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Dominican University of California?+

In Fall 2023, 2,011 students applied to Dominican University of California and 1,923 were admitted; 250 enrolled.

Does Dominican University of California consider legacy status?+

Yes. Dominican University of California reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Dominican University of California require an essay?+

Dominican University of California reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Dominican University of California cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $73,552 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $35,567.

What is Dominican University of California's graduation rate?+

73% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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