More selective than 36% of California colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $71,751. College Scorecard.
Higher than 75% of California colleges we cover and 88% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 86% of California colleges we cover and 95% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Dominican University of California acceptance rate & admissions
Of 2,011 applicants, Dominican University of California admitted 1,923 and 250 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1210–1300 on the SAT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Dominican University of California tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
State aid: California residents who meet income, asset and GPA standards may receive a Cal Grant (California Student Aid Commission); apply with the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application. Not included in the prices above. California Student Aid Commission
Dominican University of California majors, earnings & careers
Dominican University of California offers 25 bachelor's majors across 9 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Arts & Design · 5
- Science & Math · 4
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 3
- Business & Finance · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
Highest-earning majors at Dominican University of California
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $149,622 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $88,913 | $27,000 |
| Health Sciences | $82,911 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $75,913 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $65,780 | — |
| Psychology | $61,339 | $27,000 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | $58,005 | — |
Quick list of all 25 majors
- Biochemistry—
- Biology$75,913
- Business Administration$88,913
- Chemistry—
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other$58,005
- Computer Programming—
- Dance—
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology—
- Education—
- English—
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design—
- Health Sciences$82,911
- History—
- Interdisciplinary Studies—
- International / Global Studies—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$65,780
- Music—
- Nursing$149,622
- Political Science—
- Psychology$61,339
- Public Health—
- Social Sciences, Other—
- Studio Art—
- Visual and Performing Arts—
- Writing—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in San Francisco
Overall prices in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $3,697. Housing costs 95% above the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 34 inches of rain a year, almost no snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: river flooding (relatively high); coastal flooding (very high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Marin County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Marin County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Dominican University of California with similar schools
Similar private colleges in California by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican University of California | 84% | $35,333 | 78% | $84,713 | This school |
| Thomas Aquinas College | 83% | $26,196 | 84% | $55,619 | |
| Otis College of Art and Design | 82% | $51,248 | 66% | $58,152 | |
| The Master's University and Seminary | 84% | $32,647 | 68% | $57,106 | |
| Westmont College | 77% | $29,053 | 70% | $64,778 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Dominican University of California would cost you $9,137 more per year than Thomas Aquinas College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Dominican University of California, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$21,961).
- Dominican University of California gives aided families $19,188 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, California resident | Dominican University of California | Thomas Aquinas College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $52,161 | $30,200 | +$21,961 |
| Books & supplies | $1,152 | $0 | +$1,152 |
| Housing & meals | $15,986 | $10,700 | +$5,286 |
| Personal & travel | $3,122 | $4,026 | −$904 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$670 | −$1,500 | +$830 |
| Sticker price | $71,751 | $43,426 | +$28,325 |
| Average grants | −$36,418 | −$17,230 | −$19,188 |
| You pay | $35,333 | $26,196 | +$9,137 |
“+” means Dominican University of California costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Dominican University of California
What is the Dominican University of California acceptance rate?
Dominican University of California accepts 84% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 1,923 of 2,011 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1210–1300 on the SAT.
How much does Dominican University of California cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $71,751 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $35,333 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $24,572 and families earning $110k+ pay $43,317.
How much do Dominican University of California graduates earn?
Former Dominican University of California students earn a median $84,713 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Dominican University of California graduation rate?
78% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 85% return for their second year.
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Dominican University of California: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/dominican-university-of-california (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).