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Dominican University of California

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San Rafael, CA

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Dominican University of California is a private small school in San Rafael, CA, enrolling about 1,114 undergraduates. Dominican University of California is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 84%. Its highest-earning reported major is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $149,622/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate84%
SAT range1210–1300
ACT rangeNot reported
Undergrads1,114
Yield (admits who enroll)13%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$71,751
4-year grad rate77%
Median earnings, 10yr out$84,713

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans58%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out72%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$75,913/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$88,913/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other$58,005/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$149,622/yr
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General$82,911/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$65,780/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$61,339/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity535
Typical room charge$8,876
Typical board charge$7,282

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPAConsidered, not required
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Dominican University of California's acceptance rate?

Dominican University of California in San Rafael, CA admits approximately 84% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Dominican University of California?

Admitted students at Dominican University of California typically score between 1210–1300 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Dominican University of California cost?

Dominican University of California's total cost of attendance is reported at $71,751 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Dominican University of California require students to live on campus?

No -- Dominican University of California doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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