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Colleges / Dominican University of California

Dominican University of California

San Rafael, CA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate93%
Acceptance Rate93%

Dominican University of California Student Life

Dominican University of California is on a 80-acre campus in the suburban setting of San Rafael, California, not far from San Francisco.

Dominican University of California Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for Dominican University of California students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? Dominican University of California does not have fraternities or sororities.

Dominican University of California has the PRIDE (People Respecting Identity, Dignity & Equality). In fact, more students participate in the PRIDE (People Respecting Identity, Dignity & Equality) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Dominican University of California include Global Ambassadors, Associated Students of Dominican University Student Government, Dominican Toastmasters and Nursing Student Association.

The Dominican University of California community comes together each year for Shield Day, Midnight Madness and Involvement Fair.

Dominican University of California Housing

This table offers information on housing at Dominican University of California.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Priortiy given to freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities No
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus –– 39.44%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing ––
Number of Students Living On-Campus –– 474
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus –– 60.56%

Dominican University of California offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most Dominican University of California students live off campus. In 2022, 39.44% of undergrads at Dominican University of California lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 60.56% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Dominican University of California. In the 2021-2022 school year, 474 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Dominican University of California offers coed housing.

Dominican University of California Athletics

At Dominican University of California there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Dominican University of California:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Track And Field NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Basketball NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Golf NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Soccer NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2

Safety at Dominican University of California

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Dominican University of California is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security.

Dominican University of California offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Dominican University of California

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Dominican University of California, take Highway 101 to San Rafael, CA. If you need to fly, book your flight to San Francisco International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in California you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Dominican University of California's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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Dominican University of California Students

69%

Women

31%

Men

91%

Full Time

9%

Part Time

88%

In State

12%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

32%

29%

26%

5%

4%

2%

1%

0.24%

0.16%

Undergraduate Students

1,248

Graduate Students

607

Non-Resident / International Students

24

Dominican University of California Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
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Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,855

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

93%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$49,426

Out-of-State

$49,426

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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