Campus & Student Life at Dominican University of California

Home to about 1,379 undergraduates in 2020, DUofC is a small, private university located in San Rafael, California. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, DUofC offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by DUofC can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our DUofC Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

DUofC Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at DUofC. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit DUofC Disability Services.

DUofC for the Military

While not a "service academy", DUofC does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit DUofC Veteran Services . For more information, check out our DUofC for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Dominican University of California

DUofC offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Dominican University of California

DUofC has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,379 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,229 (89.1%). Part-time attendance was 150 (10.9%).

Dominican University of California is Ranked #564 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, DUofC receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank DUofC #564 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at DUofC by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the DUofC Diversity Guide.

Dominican University of California Competes in the NCAA

DUofC has a total of 189 student athletes, 100 men and 89 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Dominican University of California Athletics