San Rafael, California · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Doctoral
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.
National rank
Ranked #411 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1070–1291
SAT ERW:
Unfiltered student reviews about the real
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50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael, California, 94901-2298
Visit University SiteSAT math: 545–618
ACT composite: 22–30
Total: 2,026
Undergrad: 1,182
Undergrad full-time: 1,057
Graduate: 844
Part-time: 240
In-state
Tuition: $50,666
Total cost on campus: $70,926
Out-of-state
Tuition: $50,666
Total cost on campus: $70,926
Room & board: $15,986
Books & supplies: $1,152
Receive aid: 97%
Avg grant aid: $30,682
Pell grant recipients: 30%
Rent: $1,591 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $6.50
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $6.37 / gal
State average price. AAA.