Dominican University of California

(San Rafael, CA)

Dominican University of California is an independent university of Catholic heritage located 12 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin County, California. Founded in 1890 by the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael, Dominican enjoys a century-long reputation for excellence in scholarship, research, and community outreach.

The University offers more than 60 academic programs that reflect the diversity and creativity of the faculty and students.

Dominican's focus on interdisciplinary studies provides a challenging academic environment. In the sciences, the University excels at involving undergraduates in sophisticated research projects that enable students to present at national academic conferences and publish alongside their faculty mentors in peer- reviewed journals. In the humanities, students can combine dance and musical performance with the study of philosophy, literature, world cultures, and religion. Dominican also offers strong undergraduate professional programs in business, education, and nursing, in addition to graduate offerings in these disciplines as well as counseling psychology and occupational therapy.

Admissions

52.7%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

3.39
  • January 01, 2011
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1390–1680 SAT Total
  • 460–560 SAT Reading
  • 470–560 SAT Math
  • 460–560 SAT Writing
  • 20–25 ACT Composite
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$50,358
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $33,840
  • $33,840
  • $14,880
  • $1,638

Will I Like It

1,559
number of undergraduates
  • 74% Women

Areas of Study

Education

Teaching

Health & Medicine

Pre-Med

Humanities

Writing

Music

General Music & Theory

Philosophy & Religion

Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Public Service

Public Administration

Social Sciences

Psychology

Extra Curriculars

Ensemble, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Politics, Student Council, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Young Democrats

Long Description

Dominican is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Founded as a women\'s college in 1890, it adopted coeducation in 1971. Its 80-acre campus is located in Marin County, half an hour from San Francisco.

Mailing Address

50 Acacia Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901-2298
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