Dominican University of California
Dominican University of California is a private research university in San Rafael, California, enrolling about 1,114 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 83.50% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $84,713 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $52,161
- 2024 Average Net Price: $35,333 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 83.50% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,114 90.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 78.05%
- Average SAT Score: 1290
Dominican University of California: what the data shows
Common questions about Dominican University of California, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Dominican University of California?
Dominican University of California is located in San Rafael, CA (ZIP 94901-2298).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Dominican University of California public or private?
Dominican University of California is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Dominican University of California cost?
Published tuition: $52,161.
Average net price after aid: $35,333.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $24,572 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $29,275 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $30,313 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $35,343 |
| $110,001+ | $43,317 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $208,644.
How hard is it to get into Dominican University of California?
Admission rate: 83.50%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1290 and midpoint ACT 23.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Dominican University of California?
Total enrollment: 1,114 students.
About 90% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Dominican University of California?
150%-time completion rate: 78.05%.
First-year retention: 85.5%.
What do graduates of Dominican University of California earn?
Median earnings: $71,477 six years after entry; $84,713 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
31.90% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Dominican University of California known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (765 completions)
- CIP 529999 (232 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (111 completions)
- CIP 520201 (79 completions)
- CIP 512306 (38 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (35 completions)
- CIP 510912 (35 completions)
- Allied Diagnostic, Intervention, & Treatment Professions (26 completions)
- CIP 110201 (25 completions)
- General Psychology (21 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Dominican University of California a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 83.50%; completion rate 78.05%; median earnings $84,713 at 10 years; net price $35,333. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$52,161
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Dominican University of California was $52,161.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$35,333
2024 Value
In 2024 Dominican University of California had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,333.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$141,332 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$35,333 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$208,644 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Dominican University of California.
Financial Aid by Income Level
31.90% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
57.55% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Dominican University of California was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Dominican University of California in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $40,600 | $40,600 | $32,053 |
| 2014 | $41,730 | $41,730 | $32,891 |
| 2015 | $42,550 | $42,550 | $33,496 |
| 2016 | $43,400 | $43,400 | $32,091 |
| 2017 | $44,690 | $44,690 | $33,669 |
| 2018 | $45,850 | $45,850 | $34,215 |
| 2019 | $46,940 | $46,940 | $32,978 |
| 2020 | $47,910 | $47,910 | $33,963 |
| 2021 | $47,910 | $47,910 | $44,990 |
| 2022 | $49,426 | $49,426 | $48,859 |
| 2023 | $50,666 | $50,666 | $34,269 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
83.50% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1290
ACT Average: 23
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
90.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Dominican University of California in 2024 is 1,114 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
85.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
64.81% 100% Completion Time
78.05% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 64.81% of students graduating from Dominican University of California completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Dominican University of California.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$84,713 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
31.87% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
499.39% Return on Investment
3.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Dominican University of California.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.9999: 232 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 111 completions
CIP 52.0201: 79 completions
CIP 51.2306: 38 completions
General Biological Sciences: 35 completions
CIP 51.0912: 35 completions
Allied Diagnostic, Intervention, & Treatment Professions: 26 completions
CIP 11.0201: 25 completions
General Psychology: 21 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 765 completions
Most popular programs at Dominican University of California.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Dominican University of California graduates.
About
Dominican University of California is a private non-profit institution located in San Rafael, CA, offering 37 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,114 students. The admission rate is 83.50%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1290. The institution maintains a 78.05% graduation rate. Approximately 31.90% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
San Rafael, CA 94901-2298
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Strong Career Outcomes: Dominican University of California graduates report median earnings of $84,713 ten years after entry, placing them among the higher-earning college graduates nationally. This strong earnings potential reflects both the quality of education and the career opportunities available to graduates.
FAQ
How much does Dominican University of California cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $52,161 and average net price is $35,333 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Dominican University of California?
The admission rate is 83.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Dominican University of California?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Dominican University of California reports midpoint SAT about 1290 and midpoint ACT about 23.
What do graduates of Dominican University of California earn?
Median earnings are $71,477 six years after entry and $84,713 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Dominican University of California?
The 150%-time completion rate is 78.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Dominican University of California students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
How big is Dominican University of California?
Total enrollment is about 1,114 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Dominican University of California public or private?
Dominican University of California is a private nonprofit institution located in San Rafael, CA.
Is Dominican University of California an HBCU?
No. Dominican University of California is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Dominican University of California a tribal college?
No. Dominican University of California is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Dominican University of California a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Dominican University of California reports 32.3% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Dominican University of California religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Dominican University of California in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.