Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,243
Graduate Enrollment: 606
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander institution
Hispanic focused instituion
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
//
full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 92.93%
Male/Female: 27% / 73% (2017)
First generation college students: 30.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 3.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.2% (2005)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 80.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 69.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 62.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 55.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 24.5%
Black: 3.9%
Hispanic: 27.2%
Asian: 30.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 2.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.9%
2+ races: 5.2%
Non-resident alien: 3.4%
Unknown race: 1.4%
Black: 3.9%
Hispanic: 27.2%
Asian: 30.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 2.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.9%
2+ races: 5.2%
Non-resident alien: 3.4%
Unknown race: 1.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $66,179
In-State tuition: $47,910Out-of-State tuition: $47,910
Estimated books and supplies: $1,126 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $15,772 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,052 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $17,254 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,052 (2022)
Average Family Income: $95,640 (2017)
Median Family Income: $65,976 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 33.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 59.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $42,087 |
| $30k-48k | $42,979 |
| $48k-75k | $46,774 |
| $75k-110k | $44,009 |
| $110k+ | $45,803 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 68%6-year graduation rate: 77%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $11,613 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $23,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $23,878 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 72.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 81.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 77.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 55.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 64.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $59,547 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $77,331 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | 22 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 24 | $62,922 ($5,244) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 27 | $27,000 | $286 | $26,211 ($2,184) | |
| Master's Degree | Biology, General. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 20 | $27,000 | $286 | $33,984 ($2,832) | |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 19 | $700 | $33,006 ($2,751) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dance. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 32 | $27,000 | $286 | $93,097 ($7,758) | |
| Master's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 43 | $1,022 | $77,326 ($6,444) | $92,020 ($7,668) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 105 | $27,000 | $286 | $87,435 ($7,286) | $132,781 ($11,065) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 48 | $27,000 | $265 | $54,881 ($4,573) | $84,698 ($7,058) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 28 | $496 | $71,946 ($5,996) | ||
| Master's Degree | International Business. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 5 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $81,072Full time faculty: 28%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $30,877,436 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $34,890,809 (2022)