Dominican University of California

About Dominican University of California

Dominican University of California is an independent, non-profit private university located on an 80-acre historic campus in San Rafael, California, situated in scenic Marin County just 12 miles north of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. Founded in 1890 by the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael, Dominican is one of the oldest chartered institutions of higher education in California. The university enrolls approximately 1,900 students across undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate degree programs housed in three distinguished academic divisions: the Barowsky School of Business (accredited by AACSB International), the School of Health and Natural Sciences, and the School of Liberal Arts and Education. Renowned for "The Dominican Experience," the university pairs every student with an integrative network of faculty mentors, coaches, digital portfolio development, engaged community learning, and high-impact undergraduate research. Dominican is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Penguins in the Pacific West Conference.