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Dominican University of California offers a beautiful and safe campus in San Rafael, CA, just 12 miles north of San Francisco.
- Dominican is proud to again have been named among the top regional universities in the west by U.S. News & World Report. The ranking reflects Dominican’s strength in academic quality and graduate outcomes.
#22 Best Regional Universities (West)
#20 Best Value Schools – Regional Universities (West)
#15 Best Colleges for Veterans – Regional Universities (West) - Ranked #5 for Best Value Colleges in the San Francisco Bay Area by Niche’s Best Colleges Rankings 2023
- Dominican’s four-year graduation rate is 72%, the six-year rate is 74%
- Rolling Admissions except for Nursing (deadlines below)
Merit and need-based Scholarships are available (close to 99% of our first-year undergraduate students receive financial assistance).
Admitted students are automatically considered for all institutional aid in addition to any state or federal aid they may be eligible for.
Dominican is an excellent choice for all students, especially those who
- prefer a highly personalized approach to learning with small class sizes and individual mentoring from day one.
- are looking for an accepting and inclusive environment.
- are interested in applying classroom learning in the real world through internships, projects and research opportunities.
- are first-generation students, Dreamers or foster children. We are a dedicated Minority Serving Institution, both for Hispanic as well as Asian American, Pacific Islander and Native American students.
- are athletes. Dominican is an NCAA Division II school with numerous PacWest Academic achievement awards.
The Dominican Transfer Promise: Finish in Two Years
Students transferring to Dominican with an associate degree (AS/AA) can complete their bachelor’s degree in two years.*
Dominican offers:
- Small classes, great experiences
- Internship and job placement support
- Diverse & inclusive community
*Completion for students who have earned a degree with fewer than 60 credits or who are transferring an applied degree may take longer than two years. Nursing and Applied Computer Science programs degree completion may take more or less time depending on core requirements.
Accelerated Paths to Graduate Degrees
Important Deadlines
- December 1: FAFSA/California Dream Act submission for the following academic year begins.
- February 1: Nursing application deadline and Fall Priority deadline.
- March 2: FAFSA/California Dream Act priority deadline for fall 2025.
- March 2: Cal Grant deadline for 2025.
- May 15: Housing deposit deadline.
- May 30: Tuition deposit deadline for all majors except nursing. Nursing tuition deposit due May 15.
- June 1: Priority deadline for all financial aid forms and documents.
- August 15: Transfer student deadline for non-nursing majors.
Important Links
- Applications: Common App and Dominican App (No Fee)
- Honors Program
- International Students
- Living on Campus
- Majors and Programs
- Nursing Admissions and Deadlines
- Signature Program: The Dominican Experience
- Test-Optional Policy
- Transfer Admissions and Deadlines
- Tuition and Financial Aid
- Undergraduate First Year Admissions and Deadlines
- Visit Campus and Events
- Global Education
- Dominican in the News
