C+
Above Average
Score: 57/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
87/100 · earnings-weighted

Dominican University of California

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 San Rafael, California 94901
Dominican University of California campus, San Rafael, CA
Dominican University of California campus, San Rafael, CA. Photo: Stepheng3, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
84/100
Affordability
F
18/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
B+
81/100
Prestige
D
39/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,026
Total Enrollment
76%
Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate
8.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
96%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Dominican University of California, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$84,713
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$71,477
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
78.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,290
Average SAT
23
Median ACT
31.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 32% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 92nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Dominican University of California

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$97,762$149,622+68%#3 of 966#3$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$65,611$88,913+30%#60 of 1176#130$25,000
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences—$82,911+35%#8 of 156#17$27,000
Biology$39,548$75,913+33%#44 of 841#94$27,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities—$65,780+24%#47 of 476#89—
Psychology$31,825$61,339+21%#79 of 1027#196$27,000
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs—$58,005+5%#14 of 22#15—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Dominican University of California Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,413,487
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,884/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 94801 (3.5% cap, Richmond)

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🏆 Where Dominican University of California Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉
Art Therapy/Therapist
of 8 schools
#12
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
of 27 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $49,821 $49,821
Total Cost (On-Campus) $70,926 $70,926

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
31%
Receive Pell Grants
59%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

2,026
Total Students
72%
Women
87%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 24%
Hispanic 24%
Black 5%
Asian 23%
Two or More 6%
Non-Resident 15%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 62%
Hybrid (Some Online) 22%
Fully Online 16%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 87%
25-64 (Adult) 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Dominican University of California?
Dominican University of California has an acceptance rate of 96%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Dominican University of California?
Tuition at Dominican University of California is $49,821 for in-state students and $49,821 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Dominican University of California?
The graduation rate at Dominican University of California is 76%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Dominican University of California a good school?
Dominican University of California has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Dominican University of California?
Dominican University of California has a total enrollment of 2,026 students. Most students (87%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology