Dominican University of California

Overview

Dominican University of California is a private institution established in 1890 and located in San Rafael, just north of San Francisco, which offers a picturesque campus spread across 80 acres in a residential community. The university emphasizes a liberal arts and sciences education, with popular majors including Business, Management, Marketing, and Health Professions. Dominican provides a blend of classroom and real-world learning experiences, fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment. The campus is noted for its blend of historic and modern architecture, with facilities to support a range of academic pursuits. The university encourages on-campus living with housing options available to students. The admissions process at Dominican University of California is somewhat selective. While the university does not have a widely known athletic program, it maintains a variety of sports teams and competes in the NCAA Division II as the Penguins.

In the most recent statistical year 1,746 prospective students applied, and 1,627 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 217 enrolled in the school.  1,654 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 223 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $48,606 plus fees of $820. DUofC is ranked 407 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.