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Dominican University of California is a private, independent university of Catholic heritage situated in Golden Gate Bridge in Marin County, California, United States. It was established by the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael in 1890. The University offers over 60 programs of study. Dominican University of California is organized into the following academic divisions:
Dominican University of California’s athletics department offers several men’s and women’s sports teams. They participate in NAIA and California Pacific Conference. The campus also hosts several student run clubs and organizations.
The main campus of Dominican University is in San Rafael, CA (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 students most commonly major in a field related to nursing and emergency medicine, therapy and counseling, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, 53% of people who applied to Dominican University were accepted. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 460 to 560. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 470 or more.
Dominican University offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, Dominican University had 2,125 enrolled students. 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
http://www.dominican.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 123 | business management, international business, electronic commerce, human resources |
| Education and Teaching | 94 | teacher ed, curriculum and instruction, secondary teaching, special ed, education |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 93 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 77 | humanities, liberal arts and sciences, creative writing, history, political science, English, international relations, women's studies, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 58 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Science | 28 | biology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 21 | occupational therapy |
| Media | 10 | communication and journalism |
| Medical Support and Technology | 8 | health service and sciences |
| Design | 3 | graphic design |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Fine Arts | 3 | art history and criticism |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | religion |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | social service professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Dominican University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 301 | 24 |
| Master's degree | 158 | 9 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 66 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Dominican University had a total enrollment of 2,125 students (1,936 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 24% |
| Women | 76% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 68% |
| Graduate | 32% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 16% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 90% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Dominican University offers campus housing for 585 of its 1,936 (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 | 2,819 | 1,487 | 53% | 267 | 18% |
| Men | 775 | 361 | 47% | 64 | 18% |
| Women | 2,044 | 1,126 | 55% | 203 | 18% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 560 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
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 | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 26% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 32,390 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 32,390 |
| Room and board | $ 12,560 |
| Room charge | $ 7,300 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,260 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,566 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,970 |
Financial Aid:
Dominican University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 119600)
Dominican University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $91,845 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $57,511 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $93,180 | 10 | $89,559 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $94,758 | 8 | $89,204 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $76,290 | 8 | $73,850 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $59,259 | 24 | $56,839 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $75,147 | 40 | $66,714 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | California Pacific Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12 | 24 | 36 |
| Basketball | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 19 | 27 |
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
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, 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
Women's Studies
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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