About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Maria Upmeyer
Associate Director Undergraduate Admissions
Associate Director Undergraduate Admissions
Address
Office of Admissions
50 Acacia Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
50 Acacia Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
Phone
888-323-6763
Email
maria.upmeyer@dominican.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Conlan Recreation Center
Caleruega Dining Hall
Guzman Lecture Hall
Alemany Library
Science Center
Caleruega Dining Hall
Guzman Lecture Hall
Alemany Library
Science Center
Most Popular Places Off Campus
San Francisco, CA
Mount Tamalpais/Muir Woods
Napa Valley/Sonoma Wine Country
Stinson Beach
Marine World/Six Flags
Mount Tamalpais/Muir Woods
Napa Valley/Sonoma Wine Country
Stinson Beach
Marine World/Six Flags
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10:00 AM and 2 PM
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10:00 AM and 2 PM
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Throughout the year
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
www.dominican.edu/athletics/staff.html
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
From San Francisco Airport Marin Airporter buses leave from the lower level every half-hour (on the hour and the half-hour) from 5:00 a.m. to midnight every day. Transfer at Larkspur Landing to the free shuttle to the San Rafael Transit Center.
Santa Rosa Airporter buses leave every hour on the half hour, 6:35 a.m.-11:35 p.m. every day, and stop at the San Rafael Transit Center.
From Oakland Airport Santa Rosa Airporter buses leave every hour on the half-hour (look for the "Scheduled Shuttles" sign), 6:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. every day, and stop at the San Rafael Transit Center.
Golden Gate Transit buses provide service to the San Rafael Transit Center from points in San Francisco and Sonoma and Marin counties and from the Richmond and El Cerrito BART stations in the East Bay.
Golden Gate Transit Bus 49 (Novato - San Rafael Transit Center Southbound) leaves once an hour, 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday through Friday. It stops at the corner of Grand and Acacia Avenues.
Taxi service is available at the Transit Center taxi stand on Tamalpais Avenue.
Dominican University (415) 457-4440
Golden Gate Transit (415) 455-2000
Marin Airporter (415) 461-4222
Sonoma County Airporter (707) 837-8700
Marin Cab Company (415) 455-4555
Radio Cab Company (415) 485-1234
Driving Instructions to Campus
From the North Take Highway 101 South to the Central San Rafael exit. Turn left on Mission Avenue. Turn left on Grand Avenue and travel approximately one mile to Acacia Avenue.
From the East Take Interstate 580 to the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. Follow signs to Highway 101 North and take the Central San Rafael exit. Turn right on Second Street. Turn left on Grand Avenue and travel approximately one mile to Acacia Avenue.
From the South Take Highway 101 North across Golden Gate Bridge to the Central San Rafael exit. Turn right on Second Street. Turn left on Grand Avenue and travel approximately one mile to Acacia Avenue.
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 1,867
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Average HS GPA: 3.65
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
530 - 620
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
510 - 595
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 25
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Application Essay
Recommendation(s)
Non-Academic
Character / Personal Qualities
Selectivity Rating
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Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
8.5:1
Total Faculty
328
with Terminal Degree
135
208
Women
120
Men
49
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
61%
Graduate in 5 years
71%
Graduate in 6 years
72%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business Administration and Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
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EDUCATION.
Education, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
International Public Health/International Health.
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
International/Global Studies.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Environmental Chemistry.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Political Science and Government, General.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Dance, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
On Campus Interviews
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
61%
Graduate in 5 years
71%
Graduate in 6 years
72%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
On Campus Interviews
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
School
School
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$27,496
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$24,123
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,603
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
82%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$35,369
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$26,301
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$44,240
Required Fees
$450
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,854
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$1,098
On-Campus Room and Board
$14,650
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Other
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,302
Foreign Countries Represented
17
Demographics
26.17%
Asian
5.14%
Black
20.72%
Hispanic
31.54%
Caucasian
5.92%
Unknown
1.09%
International
74% female
26% male
9% are out of state
87% are full time
13% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
39%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
92%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Housing Options
Dorms Coed
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Accessibility and Disability Services
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Maude Nazaire
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
19
Number of Honor Societies
7
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
4
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
11% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Penguins)
5 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Women's Sports (Penguins)
7 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
LGBT Support Groups: N/A
Minority Support Groups: N/A
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell Computers
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
