Dominican University of California
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
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
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
- $33,840
- $33,840
- $14,880
- $1,638
Will I Like It
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
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 AveSan Rafael, CA 94901-2298




