Private nonprofit

DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY

Ukiah, California·Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above·Far West·drbu.edu
Acceptance
41.4%
6-yr Graduation
100%
Total enrollment
52
peer median 52
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About

Dharma Realm Buddhist University (DRBU) is an American private nonprofit university located in Ukiah, California, just over 100 miles north of San Francisco, in Mendocino County. It was established in 1976 by Venerable Master Hsuan Hua. It is situated in the monastic setting of the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, a Mahayana Buddhist monastery. DRBU follows a unique variation of the Great Books model, incorporating texts from both East and West. The university has a longstanding partnership with the Pacific School of Religion and the Graduate Theological Union, as well as the Dharma Realm Buddhist Association.

Admissions & acceptance rate

First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.

Applied
29
29 candidates competed
Admitted
12
41.4% acceptance rate
Enrolled
7
58.3% yield

Graduation rate & outcomes

Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.

Overall completion
100%
4-year graduation
100%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
100%
Full-time retention
86%

Accreditation status & history

Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.

AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

WASC Senior College and University Commission

Accredited since 2018Next review Feb 2032
PreaccreditedInstitutional accreditor

WASC Senior College and University Commission

Accredited since 2018Next review Feb 2024

Action history · 1

  1. Feb 2024Renewal of Accreditation
    WASC Senior College and University Commission

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at DRBU

Top program areas ranked by completions.

Distinct CIP programs3
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

13 total completions
01Philosophy/Religion
861.5%
02Liberal Arts
538.5%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

Fall total
52
12-mo unduplicated
45
Undergraduate
26
Graduate
19

Gender split

Men
56%25
Women
44%20

Student-faculty ratio

Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.

Student-to-faculty
5.0:1

DRBU Institutional Research office

The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.

Office
Office of Institutional Research
Email
ir [at] drbu.edu
Address
1991 Virtue Way, Ukiah, CA, 95482

The page for the Office of Institutional Research at Dharma Realm Buddhist University provides contact information, including an email address and a physical address. It includes sections on 'Reviews and Reports' and 'Student Success', making these resources available through links on the site.

Visit IR office page

Frequently asked questions about DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY

Quick answers to the questions most often asked about DRBU.

What is the acceptance rate at DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY?

DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY's acceptance rate is 41.4% (12 admitted from 29 applicants), based on the latest IPEDS.

What is the graduation rate at DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY?

DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY reports a 6-year graduation rate of 100% per the latest IPEDS.

How many students attend DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY?

DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY reports a total enrollment of 52 students per the latest IPEDS.

What is the yield rate at DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY?

DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY's yield rate is 58.3%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.

Where is DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY located?

DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY is located in Ukiah, California 95482-6050.

Who runs Institutional Research at DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY?

DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY's IR work is done by the Office of Institutional Research.

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