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Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 84% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Dominican University of California is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of San Rafael, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 84%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.1K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
84% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading620 - 660
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math590 - 640
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite23 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
84%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences43% of degrees
Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Biological Sciences8% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $149,622
Earnings 5yr: $149,349
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,464
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,253
Earnings 5yr: $98,885
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,913
Earnings 5yr: $96,193
Debt: $27,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,372
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,911
Earnings 5yr: $102,143
Debt: $27,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,913
Earnings 5yr: $91,956
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,210
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,780
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,339
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,005
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Programming.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$35,333
In-State Tuition$52,161
Out-of-State Tuition$52,161
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
32%
Pell Grants
58%
Take Loans
72%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$71,477
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$84,713
Completion Signals
78%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
85%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$262/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
28%
Men72%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 28% men and 72% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
31%
Part-Time Share
10%
Avg Family Income
$86,461
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