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Colleges / Dominican University of California

Dominican University of California

San Rafael, CA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate93%

Dominican University of California Student Life

Dominican University of California Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

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.

Dominican University of California students' favorite campus events are Shield Day, Midnight Madness and Involvement Fair.

Does Dominican University of California Offer Student 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 Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 44%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing
Number of Students Living On-Campus 474
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

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 2023, 44% of undergrads at Dominican University of California lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 56% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Dominican University of California. In the 2022-2023 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 and housing for students with disabilities.

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
Basketball NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Golf NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Soccer NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Track And Field NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2

Is Dominican University of California Safe?

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. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

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.

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Keep Reading About Dominican University of California

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Dominican University of California Students

73%

Women

27%

Men

89%

Full Time

11%

Part Time

88%

In State

12%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

31%

28%

25%

6%

5%

3%

1%

0.43%

0.26%

Undergraduate Students

1,157

Graduate Students

732

Non-Resident / International Students

34

Dominican University of California Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,889

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

93%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$50,646

Out-of-State

$50,646

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

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