More selective than 36% of California colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
5% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 2% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Dominican University of California over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Dominican University of California SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Dominican University of California is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 620 | 660 |
| SAT math | 590 | 640 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1210 | 1300 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Dominican University of California admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 84% | 620–660 | 590–640 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 96% | 525–673 | 545–618 | 22–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Dominican University of California compared with other California colleges?
Dominican University of California has the 59th-lowest acceptance rate of 92 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | Woodbury University | 82% | 60% | $33,692 |
| 56 | Otis College of Art and Design | 82% | 66% | $51,248 |
| 57 | University of Redlands | 83% | 67% | $30,031 |
| 58 | Thomas Aquinas College | 83% | 84% | $26,196 |
| 59 | Dominican University of California | 84% | 78% | $35,333 |
| 60 | Point Loma Nazarene University | 84% | 77% | $38,729 |
| 61 | The Master's University and Seminary | 84% | 68% | $32,647 |
| 62 | San Jose State University | 85% | 69% | $13,760 |
| 63 | California Baptist University | 85% | 62% | $26,285 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All California colleges →
Who enrolls at Dominican University of California
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Dominican University of California admissions questions
What is the Dominican University of California acceptance rate?
Dominican University of California accepts 84% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,923 of 2,011 applicants were admitted.
Does Dominican University of California require the SAT or ACT?
Dominican University of California considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 5% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Dominican University of California?
The middle 50% of Dominican University of California enrolled first-year students scored 1210–1300 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Dominican University of California?
13% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (250 of 1,923).
Is Dominican University of California getting harder to get into?
Dominican University of California accepted 84% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 96% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Dominican University of California overview