Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA
Dominican is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Founded as a women's college in 1890, it adopted coeducation in 1971. Its 80-acre campus is located in Marin County, half an hour from San Francisco.
Website: www.dominican.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Moderately difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 76% of 1,867 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Regular Admission Deadline
- Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 3.65
- SAT Math
- 510-595 range of middle 50%
- SAT EBRW
- 530-620 range of middle 50%
- ACT Composite
- 23 average
20-25 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- $64,436
- Tuition and Fees
- $44,690
- Room and Board
- $14,650
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 70%
- Average Freshman Award
- $30,693
- Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
- $37,827
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 106
- 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
Campus Life
- San Rafael Population
- 58,502
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- San Francisco
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
- Students in College Housing
- 35% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division II
- Mascot
- Penguins
- Sororities
- Fraternities
Students
- 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
- First-Year Students Returning
- 86.2%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 61.3%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
Freshman Admission Requirements
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
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 2 | 3 |
Science | 1 | 2 |
Foreign Language | 2 | |
Social Studies | ||
History | 1 | 2 |
Academic Electives |
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
Admissions Office
- Address
- 50 Acacia Avenue
- City, State, Zip
- San Rafael, CA 94901-2298
- Phone
- (415) 485-3204
- Fax
- (415) 485-3214
- 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
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
- 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
- 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
Financial Aid Office
- 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
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
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
Undergraduate Majors
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Chemistry, General
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
- Creative Writing
- Dance, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Graphic Design
- History, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- International/Global Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Music, General
- Natural Resources Management and Policy
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Health, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Women's Studies
- 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
- 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
- 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
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Not accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Not available
Academic Resources
- 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
- 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
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Family Therapy, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts
Master's Programs of Study
- Art History
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Clinical Laboratory Sciences/Medical Technology
- Counseling Psychology
- Education--General
- English
- Gender Studies
- History
- Humanities
- International Business
- Management Strategy and Policy
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Music
- Occupational Therapy
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Religion
- Special Education
- Sustainability Management
- Writing
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Not reported
Location and Setting
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Not offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division II
- Mascot
- Penguins
- School Colors
- Black, gold, and white
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Basketball | x | x | x | x |
Golf | x | x | x | x |
Lacrosse | x | x | ||
Soccer | x | x | x | x |
Softball | x | x | ||
Tennis | x | x | ||
Volleyball | x | x |
Women's Sports | ||
---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | |
Basketball | x | x |
Golf | x | x |
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | x | x |
Tennis | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Mens's Sports | ||
---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | |
Basketball | x | x |
Golf | x | x |
Lacrosse | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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