What is the acceptance rate at Dominican University of California?

Dominican University of California's acceptance rate is 83.5% (1,675 admitted from 2,006 applicants), based on IPEDS 2024.

What is the graduation rate at Dominican University of California?

Dominican University of California reports a 6-year graduation rate of 78% per IPEDS 2024.

How many students attend Dominican University of California?

Dominican University of California reports a total enrollment of 1,900 students per IPEDS 2024.

What is the average net price at Dominican University of California?

The average net price at Dominican University of California is $50,218 per College Scorecard 2024. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.

What is the yield rate at Dominican University of California?

Dominican University of California's yield rate is 12.7% — the share of admitted students who enrolled, per IPEDS 2024.

Where is Dominican University of California located?

Dominican University of California is located in San Rafael, California 94901-2298.

Who runs Institutional Research at Dominican University of California?

Dominican University of California's IR work is done by the Office of Institutional Research, which reports to Student Success and Institutional Effectiveness.

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Dominican University of California

San Rafael, California·Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above·Far West

Acceptance

83.5%

+3.2pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs

6-yr Graduation

78%

+13.5pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs

Enrollment

1,900

peer median 3,215

Avg net price

$50,218

+$26k vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs

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About

Dominican University of California is a private university in San Rafael, California, United States. It was founded in 1890 as Dominican College by the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael. It is one of the oldest universities in California.

Admissions funnel

How selective is this institution, and how many admitted students choose to enroll?

IPEDS · ADM · 2024

Applied

2,006

2,006 candidates competed

Admitted

1,675

83.5% acceptance rate

Enrolled

213

12.7% yield

Outcomes & equity

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

IPEDS · GR · 2024

Overall completion

78%+13.5pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs

Overall completion

78%+13.5pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs

4-year graduation

65%

4-year graduation

65%

6-year graduation (bachelor’s)

78%

6-year graduation (bachelor’s)

78%

Full-time retention

85%

Full-time retention

85%

Pell equity

13.0pp gap

Pell recipients

71%

Non-Pell

84%

Non-Pell students graduate at a 13.0-point higher rate than Pell recipients.

What families actually pay

What families actually pay, broken down by family income.

Scorecard · 2024

Net price by family income

Aid exceeds costFamily pays

$0–30k$45,630

$0–30k

$45,630

$30–48k$46,430

$30–48k

$46,430

$48–75k$46,242

$48–75k

$46,242

$75–110k$49,460

$75–110k

$49,460

$110k+$54,480

$110k+

$54,480

Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.

Avg net price (private)

$50,218

+$25,558vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs median $24,661

Pell recipients

10.3%

Federal loans

54.8%

In-state tuition

$50,666

Out-of-state

$50,666

Academic programs

Top program areas ranked by completions.

IPEDS · C · 2024

Distinct CIP programs42

UndergraduateOffered

GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

743 total

01Business

34546.4%

01Business

34546.4%

02Health Professions

22830.7%

02Health Professions

22830.7%

03Psychology

445.9%

03Psychology

445.9%

04Biological Sciences

364.8%

04Biological Sciences

364.8%

05Computer Sciences

253.4%

05Computer Sciences

253.4%

06Visual/Performing Arts

172.3%

06Visual/Performing Arts

172.3%

07English Language

162.2%

07English Language

162.2%

08Education

152.0%

08Education

152.0%

09Social Sciences

111.5%

09Social Sciences

111.5%

10History

60.8%

10History

60.8%

Enrollment & demographics

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

IPEDS · EF · 2024

Fall total

1,900

12-mo unduplicated

2,413

Undergraduate

1,287

Graduate

1,247

Gender split

Men

30%722

Women

70%1,691

Race / ethnicity composition

Hispanic

31.0%

Asian

30.2%

White

21.6%

Two or more

6.6%

Black

6.3%

Non-resident

2.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

0.8%

Unknown

0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native

0.3%

Faculty

Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.

IPEDS · HR · 2024

Student-to-faculty

8.0:1

Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)

103

DUC vs IPEDS peer group

The peer institutions DUC selected for federal comparison reporting.

IPEDS · DFR · 2024

This institutionPeer median

A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.

					Carnegie
SubjectDominican University of California	78%	83.5%	1,900	$50,218	Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Assumption University	75%	83.0%	2,037	$28,853	Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Baker College	30%	81.9%	3,955	$15,171	Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Cedarville University	73%	65.3%	6,318	$25,022	Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Charleston Southern University	47%	96.5%	3,832	$21,955	Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Columbia College Chicago	52%	89.5%	5,570	$26,788	Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Cumberland University	42%	67.3%	3,457	$18,292	Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Florida Southern College	71%	64.4%	3,211	$29,664	Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Franciscan University of Steubenville	75%	58.4%	3,976	$23,987	Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Lee University	63%	70.5%	3,714	$20,399	Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
LeTourneau University	59%	38.0%	3,330	$25,314	Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Mercyhurst University	64%	81.0%	2,632	$27,263	Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Milwaukee School of Engineering	67%	58.9%	2,953	$24,021	Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Mount St. Mary's University	65%	73.8%	2,408	$24,987	Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Oklahoma Christian University	56%	96.5%	2,851	$21,423	Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Oral Roberts University	57%	98.9%	5,936	$23,600	Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Otterbein University	68%	84.5%	2,332	$22,140	Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Pacific Lutheran University	69%	78.0%	2,797	$21,370	Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Rivier University	51%	82.6%	2,777	$27,692	Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Roger Williams University	69%	87.7%	4,350	$38,123	Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Seton Hill University	67%	79.5%	1,927	$22,558	Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Southern Adventist University	55%	65.5%	3,229	$24,334	Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
St Bonaventure University	67%	81.6%	2,752	$27,151	Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses	0%	39.9%	9,868	$21,976	Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Tuskegee University	55%	48.7%	3,121	$32,977	Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
University of Portland	80%	89.2%	3,285	$36,371	Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Whitworth University	71%	89.8%	2,314	$25,884	Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Xavier University of Louisiana	48%	69.0%	3,218	$18,285	Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Peer group median	65%	80.3%	3,215	$24,661

Institutional Research office

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

Office

Office of Institutional Research

Reports to Student Success and Institutional Effectiveness

Phone

415-485-3247

Address

50 Acacia Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901

The page provides detailed information about student success and institutional effectiveness at Dominican University of California. It highlights the University's commitment to the Dominican Experience and outlines various programs, learning outcomes, and student engagement opportunities. Contact details for the Director of Institutional Research, Yu-Ti Huang, are included.

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