Dominican University of California
San Rafael, California
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.65
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Dominican University of California is a private university in San Rafael, California, founded in 1890 as Dominican College by the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael. It offers more than 60 academic majors, minors, and concentrations, including 11 graduate programs, and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The university competes in NCAA Division II as a member of the Pacific West Conference.
- Rankings
#411 (Forbes)▼
National rank
Ranked #411 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$50,666▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $70,926
Room & Board: $15,986
Books & Supplies: $1,152
Receive Aid: 97%
Avg Grant Aid: $30,682
Pell Grant Recipients: 30%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$50,666▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $70,926
Room & Board: $15,986
Books & Supplies: $1,152
Receive Aid: 97%
Avg Grant Aid: $30,682
Pell Grant Recipients: 30%
- Gas
- ⛽ $6.09 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1070–1291▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1070–1291
SAT ERW: 525–673
SAT Math: 545–618
ACT Composite: 22–30
- Admit Rate
- 96%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.65
- Total Enrollment
- 2,026
- Undergrad
- 1,182
- Graduate
- 844
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 8:1
- Retention Rate
- 88%
- Graduation Rate
- 76%
- Official Portal
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50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael, California, 94901-2298
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