Dominican University of California

Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	2	3
Science	1	2
Foreign Language	2
Social Studies
History	1	2
Academic Electives

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	August 1
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Writing component required
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: Used for placement ACT: Used for placement

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

50 Acacia Avenue

City, State, Zip

San Rafael, CA 94901-2298

Phone

(415) 485-3204

Fax

(415) 485-3214

E-mail

enroll@dominican.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

Rolling

Application Fee

No fee required

Application Fee Waiver

Not reported

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling, notification begins October 15

Accept Offer of Admission

By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1

Waiting List Used

No

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

1 required for all freshmen

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests	X
Class Rank		X
Recommendations	X
Essay	X
Interview		X
Level of Applicant's Interest				X
Extracurricular Activities		X
Volunteer Work		X
Particular Talent/Ability		X
Character/Personal Qualities	X
First Generation to Attend College				X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus			X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience		X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

76% of 1,867 applicants were admitted

Women

75% of 1,432 applicants were admitted

Men

78% of 435 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

318 (23%) of 1,410 admitted students enrolled

Women

241 (22%) of 1,072 admitted students enrolled

Men

77 (23%) of 338 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

 

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.65

3.75 and Above

39%

3.50 - 3.74

20%

3.25 - 3.49

19%

3.00 - 3.24

12%

2.50 - 2.99

9%

2.00 - 2.49

1%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

510-595 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

1%

Score of 600 - 700

24%

Score of 500 - 600

58%

Score of 400 - 500

17%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

530-620 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

2%

Score of 600 - 700

34%

Score of 500 - 600

52%

Score of 400 - 500

12%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

23 average
20-25 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

3%

Score of 24 - 29

34%

Score of 18 - 23

55%

Score of 12 - 17

8%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 20%
Top quarter: 57%
Top half: 89%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$64,436

Tuition and Fees

$44,690

Room and Board

$14,650

Books and Supplies

$1,854

Other Expenses

$3,242

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline March 1

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning March 15

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 001196	Free

Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

238 (88.8%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

213 (89.5%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

213 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

37 (17.4%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

70%

Average Award

$30,693

Need-Based Gift

Received by 213 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $27,496

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 153 (71.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,999

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 37 (17.4%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

41 (15.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $20,171

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

1,043 (85.1%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

953 (91.4%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

953 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

135 (14.2%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

67%

Average Award

$28,594

Need-Based Gift

Received by 948 (99.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $24,123

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 766 (80.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,438

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 123 (12.9%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

218 (17.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $17,006

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

77%

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$37,827

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

19.0%

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

5.0%

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

Private loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships, Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS)

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Humanities

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Dance, Music

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Community Service, Leadership

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Members of Minorities, Veterans, Veterans' Children

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

$1,735

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Not offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Biological/life sciences

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

Business administration, nursing, occupational therapy

Special Programs

Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

Not reported

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

106

Part-Time Faculty

222

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

23%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 23% of classes
10-19 students: 39% of classes
20-29 students: 31% of classes
30-39 students: 5% of classes
40-49 students: 1% of classes
50-99 students: 0% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 51% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 39% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 10% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Not accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Not available

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

110,607

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

195

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Not Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Not available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Family Therapy, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Boston Population

58,502

Nearest Metropolitan Area

San Francisco

Campus Size

85 acres

Weather

Temperature

45.8 average low in January, 68.7 average high in September

Rain

68 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

1 mile(s) from campus in San Rafael

Nearest Train Station

10 mile(s) from campus in Richmond

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Coed housing, disabled student housing

Students in College Housing

35% of all students

Housing Requirements

 

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

65%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

 

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Not available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division II

Mascot

Penguins

School Colors

Black, gold, and white

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

badminton, bowling, cheerleading, sailing, skiing (downhill), soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, weight lifting

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, filipino cultural club, bsu, perceptions, global ambassadors, intramural club/programming

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

ROTC

 

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

1,302

Women

960 (73.7%)

Men

342 (26.3%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

1,135

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.7% American Indian/Alaskan Native
26.1% Asian
5.1% Black/African-American
20.7% Hispanic/Latino
7.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
1.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
31.6% White
7.1% Unknown

International Students.

1.1% from 13 countries

Average Age

22

All Graduate Students

448

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

86.2%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

61.3%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

71.3%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

72.0%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Average Starting Salary

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

Disciplines Pursued

Not reported