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About Dominican University of California

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Dominican University of California is a private university in San Rafael, CA, known for its dominican order heritage, small class sizes, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 93%, Dominican is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 217 students each year. Dominican is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1240–1260, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Dominican offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $18,271 per year; the sticker price of $67,860 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Dominican University of California acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

93%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1250
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1240 – 1260 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Dominican University of California

Application Strategy
Dominican University of California accepts over 90 percent of applicants, so your GPA and course rigor carry the most weight in your file. Make sure your transcript shows a consistent upward trend or steady strong performance in college prep courses.
Essay Strategy
If you are drawn to the San Rafael area or have a specific reason for wanting to be in the Marin County environment, mention it in your application. Dominican students often appreciate the close access to San Francisco and the outdoor opportunities nearby, and showing you have thought about the location signals genuine interest.

Financial Aid & Cost

What Dominican University of California actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$68k/yr$24.6k
30k-48k~$68k/yr$29.3k
48k-75k~$68k/yr$30.3k
75k-110k~$68k/yr$35.3k
110k+~$68k/yr$43.3k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

76%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$71k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,256
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

32%Hispanic
30%Asian
21%White
6%Unknown / Unreported
6%Black / African American
3%International
1%Two or More Races
1%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%American Indian / AK Native
Gender28% Men · 72% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status97% Citizens and Immigrants · 3% International
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