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Dominican University of California Nursing Programs

Dominican University of California is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Rafael, CA. A Smaller City provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Dominican University of California Rankings

DUofC is featured in these rankings for nursing programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#9 of 38	State — California
Overall Quality	#12 of 71	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#32 of 885	Nationwide

Where Is Dominican University of California?

Contact information for DUofC are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901-2298
Phone:	4154574440
Website:	www.dominican.edu/
Admissions:	www.dominican.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.dominican.edu/admissions/tuition-and-financial-aid/apply-aid

How Do I Get Into DUofC?

You can apply to DUofC online at: https://www.dominican.edu/admissions/apply-now

DUofC is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for DUofC

This is what DUofC looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Considered but not required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into DUofC?

DUofC has an acceptance rate of 84%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

2% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at DUofC, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 620 and 660. Math scores were between 590 and 640.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1210 to 1300.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at DUofC are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	551	474	86%
Women	1,455	1,201	82%

Can I Afford Dominican University of California?

The average net price after aid at DUofC is $50,218. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$51,316
In-State Fees	$845
Out-of-State Tuition	$51,316
Out-of-State Fees	$845
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$52,161
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$52,161

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 21% of students at DUofC receive some form of financial aid (248 students).

Nearly 94% of students at DUofC receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $31,711 per student.

32% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,265.

Student Loan Debt

58% of DUofC undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,531 per year.

Dominican University of California Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,313 students enrolled at DUofC. DUofC is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,178 undergraduate students at DUofC, approximately 28% are male and 72% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Dominican University of California undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	354
Black or African American	68
Hispanic	380
White	242
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	10
Two or More Races	14
Non-Resident	31

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at DUofC are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	175
Washington	7
Arizona	4
Illinois	4
Colorado	3

Additionally, approximately 2.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Dominican University of California Graduate Student Diversity

844 of DUofC’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at DUofC, approximately 31% are male and 69% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Dominican University of California graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	308
Black or African American	37
Hispanic	164
White	253
Two or More Races	8
Non-Resident	21

Online Learning at Dominican University of California

DUofC provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

At the graduate level, 56 students took at least one online class and 133 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Dominican University of California

DUofC offers 16 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

DUofC has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.