Dominican University of California Acceptance Rate
San Rafael, California · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,011
- Admitted
- 1,923
- Yield
- 13%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Dominican University of California's acceptance rate has risen from 80.9% in 2014–15 to 95.6% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,076 to 2,011 (-3%) over that period.
Its 95.6% rate makes Dominican University of California more selective than about 8% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 12%.
Dominican University of California has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 13% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,076 | 1,680 | 80.9% | 262 |
| 2015–16 | 2,178 | 1,717 | 78.8% | 255 |
| 2016–17 | 2,049 | 1,593 | 77.7% | 269 |
| 2017–18 | 1,867 | 1,651 | 88.4% | 242 |
| 2018–19 | 1,909 | 1,664 | 87.2% | 289 |
| 2019–20 | 2,033 | 1,857 | 91.3% | 330 |
| 2020–21 | 1,971 | 1,690 | 85.7% | 267 |
| 2021–22 | 1,981 | 1,841 | 92.9% | 245 |
| 2022–23 | 1,746 | 1,627 | 93.2% | 217 |
| 2023–24 | 2,011 | 1,923 | 95.6% | 250 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,493 | 1,423 | 95.3% |
| Men | 518 | 500 | 96.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 525–673 | 5% |
| SAT Math | 545–618 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–30 | 2% |
How Dominican University of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Dominican University of California's acceptance rate?
Dominican University of California's acceptance rate is 95.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,923 admitted of 2,011 applicants).
Is Dominican University of California test optional?
Dominican University of California is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Dominican University of California?
Dominican University of California received 2,011 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,923.
What SAT score do you need for Dominican University of California?
Admitted students at Dominican University of California typically scored 525–673 on SAT Reading/Writing and 545–618 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Dominican University of California getting harder to get into?
Dominican University of California has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 80.9% in 2014–15 to 95.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.dominican.edu/.