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Dominican University of California, also known as DU, is a private university located in San Rafael, California, United States. It was established in the year 1890. The university offers a wide variety of subjects, internships, and honors programs in diverse areas of study. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Dominican University in the top tier of "Western Universities-Masters."
Dominican University of California has an active student life. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations. Some of the university's major clubs and organizations are Alpha Chi, Alpha Lambda Delta, Beta Beta Beta and Sigma Theta Tau. DU’s sports teams are nicknamed the Penguins.
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Campus Location50 Acacia Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901-2298
USA
Main Tel: (415) 457-4440
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, nutrition and exercise therapy, and therapy and counseling.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High female/male ratio.
- High faculty salary.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Selective admissions.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 301 | 24 | | Master | 158 | 9 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 66 | 3 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 2,125 in 2007-2008 (1,936 full-time equivalent). About 24% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 76% of the class. Undergrads are 68% of enrolled students and graduate students are 32%. About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 32,390 | | Room | $ 7,300 | | Board | $ 5,260 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,566 | | Other | $ 2,970 |
Financial Aid: Dominican University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsDominican University provides on-campus housing for 585 of its 1,936 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
AthleticsThe school is in the California Pacific Conference for major sports. The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 12 male students received the aid (men were 33% of those receiving aid) and 24 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 67% of students receiving such aid) .
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 47% | | Women | 55% | | All | 53% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 460-560 | | Math | 470-560 | | Writing | 460-560 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (2 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (123 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
DESIGN (3 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (94 awarded) - Curriculum and Instruction
- Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (0 awarded) - Public Administration and Social Service Professions
FINE ARTS (3 awarded) - Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS (77 awarded) - Creative Writing
- English Language and Literature
- History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- International Relations and Affairs
- International/Global Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Women's Studies
MEDIA (10 awarded) - Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (8 awarded) - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
MUSIC (3 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (93 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (21 awarded) - Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (2 awarded) - Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE (28 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (58 awarded) - Counseling Psychology
- Psychology
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