Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Dominican University of California admits about 8 in 10 applicants (84%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 37% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
No application fee
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Women were admitted at 83%, men at 86%.
Yield
13% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Where you stand
How Dominican University of California reads a record
is very important; class rank is important; GPA and tests are both considered. 50% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight. Scores are recommended. 2% of first-years sent an SAT and 1% an ACT. Of the 29% whose high school reported a rank, 21% were in the top tenth. Requires 4 years of English, 3 of math, and 2 of science. See the years by subject
What they look at
Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Considered | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Very important | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Important | ||||
| Talent or ability | Important | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Very important | ||||
| First generation | Considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Important | ||||
| Work experience | Important | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record considered; college-prep program considered; demonstration of competencies considered; English proficiency test required; other tests considered
Transferring in
100% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 84% of first-year applicants
247 applied · 247 admitted · 69 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall and spring.
At least 24 credits completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.5
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Recommended for some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Required
- Interview
- Recommended for some
- Standardized test scores
- Recommended
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Recommended for some
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Priority date: February 2. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis starting October 1.
- $500 housing deposit, due May 1, non-refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Recommends a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 3 |
| Science (lab: 1) | 2 |
| Foreign language | 2 |
| Academic electives | 2 |
| Total | 15* |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science. *Added up from the subjects listed; the college didn't give a total.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2024 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.65
From the 85% of first-years who reported a GPA.
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.026%
- 3.75–3.9924%
- 3.50–3.7420%
- 3.25–3.4912%
- 3.00–3.249%
- below 3.09%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.25–4.0.
All nine bands
| GPA | Sent test scores |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 26.0% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 24.0% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 20.0% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 12.0% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 9.0% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 9.0% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 0.0% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
21% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 51% in the top quarter, of the 29% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:Dominican University of California Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1255 on the SAT, 85 points above the median for colleges that report scores.
Recommended
Scores are recommended, not required. For students entering in fall 2026.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
submitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Dominican University of California Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2026 applicants;Dominican University of California Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2024;Dominican University of California Common Data Set 2024–25, 2024–25;Dominican University of California Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2025 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)