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Dominican University of California

Dominican University of California
50 Acacia Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901-2298

Official telephone: (415) 482-3204
Toll-free telephone: (888) 323-6763
Fax number: (415) 485-3215

Website: www.dominican.edu



Screen last updated on: January 27, 2011
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 381 men, 1,068 women, 1,449 total
Full-time undergraduates: 302 men, 869 women, 1,171 total
Part-time undergraduates: 79 men, 199 women, 278 total
Total graduate students: 189 men, 456 women, 645 total
Full-time graduate students: 120 men, 260 women, 380 total
Part-time graduate students: 69 men, 196 women, 265 total
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 24
U.S. region where majority of students come from: West
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 7%
First-year student breakdown:
6.2% Black (non-Hispanic)
1.5% American Indian or Alaskan Native
21.2% Asian or Pacific Islander
24.1% Hispanic
35.4% White (non-Hispanic)
1.8% total international (nonresident aliens)
9.9% race/ethnicity unreported/unknown
Undergraduate breakdown:
6.3% Black (non-Hispanic)
1.0% American Indian or Alaskan Native
23.1% Asian or Pacific Islander
17.4% Hispanic
39.3% White (non-Hispanic)
2.0% total international (nonresident aliens)
11.0% race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

Dominican University of California
CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 80 acres
City or town school is located in: San Rafael, CA
Population of city/town: 57,000
Nearest major city: San Francisco
Distance of nearest major city: 11 miles
Population of nearest major city: 730,000
Online campus map: media.dominican.edu/maps/
map.php

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms (100%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 92%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 49%
Percent of students who live off campus: 51%
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 70%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s)
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Rare books. Collections of bound musical scores, sheet music, and long playing records.
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Art gallery.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: mostly

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 0
Number of social sororities on campus: 0
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station
School newspaper(s): The Habit, published two to three times per semester
Tuxedo, published once per semester
Number of honor societies: 7
Total number of registered organizations: 19
Campus-based religious organizations:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ, men's Bible study, Ripple Effect, Students Promoting Dominican Ideals, women's Bible study
Minority student organizations:
Black Student Union, Latinos of the Americas, Kapamilia club
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Business Association, cheerleaders, Dominican Students Occupational Therapy Association, Dominican Toastmasters, diversity club, Gay Straight Alliance, Nursing Student Association, ROTERACT

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Terry Tumey,
Director of Athletics and Recreation
Director of women's athletics: Debbie Snell,
Associate Director of Athletics
School colors: black, gold, and white
School mascot: Penguins
Athletic conference memberships: Member of Pacific Western Conference

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 16%

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: San Francisco (31 miles)
Nearest other airport: Oakland, CA (31 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Richmond, CA (10 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: San Rafael, CA (1 mile)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: 30%
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: good
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no



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