Dominican University of California
School info
3.6
Overall Quality
Reputation
4
Food
3.2
Clubs
3.2
Facilities
4.2
Internet
3.2
Location
4.3
Opportunities
3.9
Safety
3.5
Social
3.1
Happiness
4
Basic Information
Location
- San Rafael, CA
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Private university
- Established: 1890; 134 years ago (1890)
- Founder: Dominican Congregation of the Most Holy Name
Academic information
Degree Courses
- Over 400 courses
Key Area
- Development Studies
- Finance and Economics
- Political Science
- Biology (including Genetics
- Neuroscience
- Biochemistry)
- Computer Science (including Artificial Intelligence
- Cognitive Science)
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: 1,842 (2021–2022)
- Undergraduates: Around 1,374 (as of fall 2020)
- Postgraduates: For the fall 2023 semester, Dominican University of California enrolled 207 graduate students. However, for a more comprehensive view, the total graduate enrollment can be seen as follows: - In 2020, the total graduate enrollment was 418 students. - The current full-time and part-time graduate enrollment is 63 full-time and 245 part-time, totaling 308 graduate students, though this data may not be from the same year. Given the most recent specific data, the number for fall 2023 is 207 graduate students
Notable Alumni
- Melba Beals
- Marion Irvine
- Dominic Foppoli
- Meg Froelich
- Urso Chappell
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Good reviews
Overall 4.6
I just finished my first semester and I know I made the right choice. The soccer team is amazing and they were my new instant family. My dorm is so fun and I’ve made some great friends. The campus is peaceful and it’s small but total family vibes!!!
Overall 4.5
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Overall 4.4
Love DU! San Rafael is my hometown and I am so glad I have such an amazing school right in my backyard. Go Penguins!
Overall 4.4
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Overall 4.1
Lovely school with incredible teachers in small classes
Overall 4
I think this school was the best choice I ever could have made. I hated the other schools that I looked at compared to Dominican. Yes, it is a small school, but it makes you feel like you are part of something. I wouldn't have changed my decision for anything.
Overall 4
After spending my first year at Dominican university I'm glad that I chose a small campus where I can make connections with my professors and get good job opportunities.
Overall 4
Dominican is beautiful and it is perfect for students who like to be close with their teachers and like a supportive environment.
Bad reviews
Overall 1.2
Do not go to this school!!
Overall 1.4
The professors at this university never respond to emails from students. They make up their own test questions, which include misspellings and incorrect grammar, which leaves the question making no sense. They do not teach students, they show you a slide and read from it. The cost we pay to attend this university is a crime! Don't waste your money.
Overall 1.7
People are very clicky at the college,if you aren't from the area then chances are very low of you finding a group.Many of the students are standoffish,the professors don't help and tell you to seek a tutor,and the dining hall food is terrible,Please be smart about your college opportunities. no social life here, might as well look at a wall