University Attributes

Dominican University of California is an independent university of Catholic heritage located 12 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin County, California. Founded in 1890 by the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael, Dominican enjoys a century-long reputation for excellence in scholarship, research, and community outreach.

The University offers more than 60 academic programs that reflect the diversity and creativity of the faculty and students.

With more than 2,200 graduate and undergraduate students and a student to faculty ratio of 11:1, Dominican is able to successfully blend personal direction associated with smaller schools with the academic resources of a larger university.

Degrees Available

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Fine Arts
• Bachelor of Science
• Master of Arts
• Master of Science
• MBA

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Experience Required

no

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Dominican University of California's Mission Statement

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.

Year Founded

1890