Dominican University of California

Dominican University of California is a private nonprofit four-year university located in San Rafael, California, within a small city setting. The university offers healthcare-focused programs including Registered Nursing at the associate level and Physician Associate/Assistant at the bachelor's level.

With a total enrollment of 2,558 students (IPEDS 2023), Dominican is a moderately sized institution. The university reports a 76% completion rate and an 88% retention rate (IPEDS 2023). The strong retention figure reflects solid student engagement across its programs. Dominican holds an overall quality score of 67.3 out of 100.

Situated in Marin County, just north of San Francisco, Dominican University of California provides access to healthcare training in one of the state's prominent medical markets. The nursing and physician assistant programs prepare graduates for in-demand clinical roles, with the university's nonprofit status and four-year designation offering a more traditional collegiate experience alongside career-focused training.