- Acceptance rate: 84% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.65, as reported by the college for 2024–25
- SAT, middle 50%: 620–660 reading and writing, 590–640 math
- Average net price: $51,292 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Dominican University of California reported: an average GPA of 3.65 (2024–25) and an acceptance rate of 84% for fall 2024.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Dominican University of California reviews each application.
Dominican University of California average GPA
Dominican University of California reported an average high school GPA of 3.65 for its first-year students, in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Dominican University of California acceptance rate
Dominican University of California admitted 1,675 of 2,006 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 84%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Dominican University of California is a private nonprofit 4-year university in San Rafael, California, with 1,114 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Dominican University of California in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 620 | 650 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 640 | 640 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1290 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Dominican University of California looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
AP credit
Dominican University of California awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $51,292 a year at Dominican University of California in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Dominican University of California with a 3.5 GPA?
It would be within the usual range there: 30% of Dominican University of California's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.5, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 84% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.
What GPA does Dominican University of California look for?
Dominican University of California doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.65, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What GPA do most Dominican University of California students have?
70% of Dominican University of California's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (26%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
What SAT scores do Dominican University of California students have?
The middle 50% of Dominican University of California's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 620–660 in reading and writing and 590–640 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How hard is it to get into Dominican University of California?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Dominican University of California admitted 84% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does Dominican University of California accept?
Dominican University of California's acceptance rate was 84% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,675 of 2,006 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into Dominican University of California?
It's one factor among several: It considers high school GPA, high school record, high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Dominican University of California?
Check Dominican University of California's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Dominican University of California was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 2% sent SAT scores.
What do students pay at Dominican University of California after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $51,292 a year at Dominican University of California in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Dominican University of California accept AP credit?
Yes. Dominican University of California awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Dominican University of California's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Dominican University of CaliforniaU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Dominican University of California Common Data Set 2024–25Dominican University of California: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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