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Dominican University of California

DUofC

San Rafael, California 94901-2298

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Top graduate earnings — known for health sciences

Dominican University of California is a private institution in San Rafael with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1194, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

76% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $84,713 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $50,218.

Established
1890
Motto
Veritas Fax Ardens
Mascot
Chilly the Penguin
Type
Private university
Conference
Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II

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96%Acceptance
1194SAT Avg
1,178Students
8:1Student:Faculty
76%Grad Rate
$84,713Earnings 10yr
$50,218Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Dominican University of California Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate95.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1194

Reading & WritingMid: 579
525673
MathMid: 590
545618

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
2230

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

95.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1194

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$50,666
Room & Board$15,986
Books & Supplies$1,152
Total Cost of Attendance$68,620
Average Net Price$50,218
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$45,630
$30–48K$46,430
$48–75K$46,242
$75–110K$49,460
$110K+$54,480

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$50,218

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

45.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$24,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (43)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,178
Gender Split
72% / 28%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 22%
Black 6%
Hispanic 31%
Asian 30%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate76.3%
Freshman Retention88.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$71,477
8 Years$79,660
10 Years$84,713

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$62,100
Men
$68,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Penguins

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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