Dominican Ideals

Dominican offers more than 50 programs of study, reflecting the diversity and creativity of our faculty, students, and location.

With our 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, average class size of 16, and proximity to San Francisco, we’re able to provide both the personal attention associated with smaller schools and with the academic resources and global opportunities associated with larger universities.

• Academic Advising
• Career and Internship Services
• Study Abroad
• Honors Program

Dominican is known for being close-knit, friendly and supportive.

With 2,000 students, small class size, and our small-town, park-like campus, students make amazing friends and truly get to know their professors. They're involved, challenged and recognized, all while being supported, guided, and encouraged by dedicated faculty and friends.

• Student Government
• Student Life
• Campus Clubs
• Dominican Alumni

Here at Dominican, students don’t have to look far to find an opportunity for serenity and reflection. It’s everywhere. University’s park-like campus offers a calming influence, along with sun-drenched benches to relax upon.

• Campus Ministry

• Retreats
• Nearby national parks and beaches

At Dominican, students find themselves sharing the basics of good sportsmanship with lacrosse campers, teaming up with local museum curators to create traveling art exhibits, and mentoring low-income families in preparing their tax returns.

Last year alone, our students completed over 8,000 service-learning hours. It’s no wonder Dominican has once again been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll – the highest federal recognition for commitment to service-learning and community engagement.

• Service-Learning
• Volunteer Opportunities