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The main campus of Dominican University is in San Rafael, California (a small city). The school is a Roman Catholic institution. Dominican University is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
Dominican University offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching and therapy and counseling.
Dominican University does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, 51% of people who applied to the school were accepted. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 450 to 580. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 460 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Dominican University are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, the school had 1,938 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Dominican University. Females make the bulk of the student body at the school.
Dominican University makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Dominican University belong to the California Pacific Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Dominican transforms lives. We are an independent, international, learner-centered university of Catholic heritage which interweaves Dominican values, the liberal arts and sciences, and the skills and knowledge necessary to live and work in an interdependent world."
More complete details are provided below.
Dominican University Of California
50 Acacia Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901-2298
General Phone: (415) 457-4440
Admissions Phone: (415) 485-3204
Financial Aid Phone: (415) 485-3221
http://www.dominican.edu
Dominican University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 147 | teacher ed, secondary teaching, curriculum and instruction, special ed, educational administration, education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 66 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Business And Management | 65 | business management, international business, human resources, electronic commerce |
| Liberal Arts | 58 | humanities, liberal arts and sciences, political science, creative writing, international studies, English, interdisciplinary studies, history, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 52 | registered nursing |
| Science | 12 | biology |
| Media | 11 | communication and journalism |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Fine Arts | 4 | art history and criticism |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | occupational therapy |
| Medical Adminstration | 2 | medical office management |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | religion |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | social service professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Dominican University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 203 | 23 |
| Master's degree | 127 | 11 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 103 | 3 |
In 2005, Dominican University had a total enrollment of 1,938 students (1,612 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 26% |
| Women | 73% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 36% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 10% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 93% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
Dominican University offers campus housing for 550 of its 1,612 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of San Rafael, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,646 | 1,359 | 51% | 227 | 17% |
| Men | 722 | 321 | 44% | 59 | 18% |
| Women | 1,920 | 1,038 | 54% | 166 | 16% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 92% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 28% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (415) 485-3204
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,250 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,250 |
| Room and board | $ 9,718 |
| Room charge | $ 6,346 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,542 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,242 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,718 |
Financial Aid:
Dominican University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 119600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (415) 485-3221
Dominican University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $95,810 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $84,207 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $73,350 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $82,876 | 10 | $81,730 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $79,780 | 7 | $72,853 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $60,555 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $50,156 | 14 | $52,414 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $61,076 | 26 | $57,226 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | California Pacific Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 22 | 37 | 59 |
| Basketball | 9 | 14 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 13 | 23 | 36 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Dominican University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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