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Dominican University of California offers a beautiful and safe campus in San Rafael, CA, just 12 miles north of San Francisco.
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Ranked #18 Best Universities of the West 2024 by U.S. News and World Report
Dominican is again ranked 18 in the Best Regional Universities (West) category of the U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 Best Colleges guide. The western region includes California, Oregon, Washington, Texas, Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Hawaii, Arizona, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Alaska. Dominican is also ranked #18 in Best Value Schools and is a top performer on social mobility Regional Universities (West). Dominican was included in both the Best Undergraduate Business Programs and Best Nursing Schools categories. -
Ranked #5 for Best Value Colleges in the San Francisco Bay Area by Niche’s Best Colleges Rankings 2023
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Dominican’s four-year graduation rate is 72%, the six-year rate is 74%
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Rolling Admissions except for Nursing (deadlines below)
Dominican is an excellent choice for all students, especially those who
- prefer a highly personalized approach to learning with small class sizes and individual mentoring from day one.
- are looking for an accepting and inclusive environment.
- are interested in applying classroom learning in the real world through internships, projects and research opportunities.
- are first-generation students, Dreamers or foster children. We are a dedicated Minority Serving Institution, both for Hispanic as well as Asian American, Pacific Islander and Native American students.
- are athletes. Dominican is an NCAA Division II school with numerous PacWest Academic achievement awards.
Merit and need-based Scholarships are available (close to 99% of our students receive financial assistance).
Dominican offers undergraduate degrees in health and sciences, business, education, humanities, arts, and much more.
Accelerated Paths to Graduate Degrees
Important Deadlines
- October 1: FAFSA/California Dream Act submission for the following academic year begins.
- February 1: Nursing application deadline and Fall Priority deadline.
- March 2: FAFSA/California Dream Act/Cal Grant priority deadline.
- June 1: Priority deadline for all financial aid forms and documents.
Important Links
- Applications: Common App and Dominican App (No Fee)
- Honors Program
- International Students
- Living on Campus
- Majors and Programs
- Nursing Admissions and Deadlines
- Signature Program: The Dominican Experience
- Test-Optional Policy
- Transfer Admissions and Deadlines
- Tuition and Financial Aid
- Undergraduate First Year Admissions and Deadlines
- Visit Campus and Events
- Global Education
- Dominican in the News
