Dominican University of California

Dominican University of California is moderately difficult to get into. Around 93% of applicants get into Dominican University of California each year. Out of 1,756 applications received in 2023, 1,635 students were offered admission.

If you are thinking about applying to Dominican University of California, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Students who apply to Dominican University of California for fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than October 1.

Dominican University of California Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Dominican University of California's admissions stats.

Dominican University of California 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	12%
Mean SAT Score	1175
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	4%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	2%
Waitlist	No

Dominican University of California Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Dominican University of California.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Considering Applying Early to Dominican University of California?

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Dominican University of California does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Find a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Dominican University of California Admissions

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Is Dominican University of California Difficult To Get Into?

Dominican University of California is a moderately difficult school to get into. Dominican University of California evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Dominican University of California accepted 93% of all applicants, around 1,635 of the 1,756 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Dominican University of California, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Dominican University of California

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Dominican University of California

Dominican University of California has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Dominican University of California?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Dominican University of California

Wondering what factors are considered by Dominican University of California during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Work Experience	Important
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered

Make sure to check with Dominican University of California for more information on admission factors.

Dominican University of California 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Dominican University of California, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Dominican University of California's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	2	–
Interview	–	√	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	1	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Dominican University of California?

Students admitted to Dominican University of California have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7.

Out of all students that were admitted, 44% submitted a class rank. At Dominican University of California 12% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 45% were in the top 25% and 85% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Dominican University of California, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	28.97%
3.75 and 3.99	19.63%
3.50 and 3.74	21.96%
3.25 and 3.49	12.62%
3.00 and 3.24	7.94%
2.50 and 2.9	5.61%
2.00 and 2.49	2.34%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Dominican University of California directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Dominican University of California is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 4% of Dominican University of California's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 2% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Dominican University of California?

To be competitive with other Dominican University of California applicants, you should strive to score between 1118 and 1235 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Dominican University of California 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1235 and 25% of scored lower than 1118, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Dominican University of California student is 1175.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Dominican University of California students scored 612.5 or higher and 75% of students scored 520 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Dominican University of California students scored 622.5 or higher, and 75% scored a 520 or higher.

To be most competitive at Dominican University of California, you should strive to earn between 23 and 25 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 25 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Dominican University of California's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 25, and three out of four students scored lower than 25 on the ACT.

A 23 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Dominican University of California students. Only one out of every four students scored below 23.

More Information on Transferring to Dominican University of California

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Dominican University of California.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 1. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Dominican University of California during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Dominican University of California Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Dominican University of California?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Dominican University of California.

Does Dominican University of California accept transfer credits?

✅ Dominican University of California accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Dominican University of California accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Excelsior College Examinations

Does Dominican University of California accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Dominican University of California accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Dominican University of California?

❌ No, Dominican University of California is test optional, so you can decide whether or not to submit your standardized test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Dominican University of California's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Dominican University of California is 93%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Dominican University of California?

❌ Dominican University of California does not offer early decision.

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