Dominican University of California

Dominican University of California is known to be good university for international students. Some of reasons why students should choose university are mentioned below-

• University is known for giving personal attention to all students with smaller student body and academic resources of larger university. 
• DUC encourages students to explore many fields and also collaborate with faculty from different disciplines. 
• The university is also known for emphasizing on undergraduate research, with the students presenting at various national conferences and publishing. 
• Dominican University of California is known to have a strong and supportive network of alumni members, faculty members and staff. 

Dominican University of California was founded in 1890 as a private and independent institution and offers more than 60 minors, majors and certificate courses. It was first named as the Dominican College by the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael and is also known to be one of the oldest universities in the world. The history of Dominican University of California has been traced back to 1850 and will be shown to be 174 years old. Joseph Sadoc Alemany was appointed to be the Bishop of Monterey. 

Dominican University of California is bit expensive for international students with tuition fees of INR 45.07 L for UG and fees for PG ranges between INR 17.35 L - INR 37.95 Lakhs per year. The tuition fees for some of the top courses are given as follows:

CourseTuition<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/dominican-university-of-california/courses/mba-pgdm-bc">MBA/PGDM</a>INR 27.57 L - INR 37.21 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/dominican-university-of-california/courses/ms-bc">MS</a>INR 17.35 L - INR 36.53 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/dominican-university-of-california/courses/be-btech-bc">BE/BTech</a>INR 45.07 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/dominican-university-of-california/courses/bsn-bc">BSN</a>INR 45.07 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/dominican-university-of-california/courses/bsn-bc">BSN</a>INR 45.07 L

Dominican University of California does not have any application fees for international student applicants. The application process is free of cost and students are required to follow the admission steps along with submission of the required documents that are a part of the eligibility criteria. After submission of the application, students can check their admission status on the official university website portal or through the Common Application system. 

Dominican University of California has about 17,000 to 20,000 alumni members coming from different countries and fields around the world. The most popular alumni members at the university are mentioned below 

• Etel Adnan- Lebanese writer and artist, philosophy professor, 1952–1972
• Melba Beals- Journalist
• Hannah Stocking - American Internet Personality 
• Killian Larson- American professional basketball player
• Jeremiah Gray- Filipino American basketball player
• Chiu Yi-ying- Member of the Legislative Yuan

Dominican University of California offers employment to graduate students in some of the top organizations after their course is completed. Some of the most popular companies that have hired the university graduates are given as follows:

• Los Angeles Unified School District
• Kaiser Permanente
• CUSD
• Providence
• Hoag Health System
• CHOC Children's
• Amazon
• UCI Health

Dominican University of California has offered employment to graduates in some of the top organizations and industries after their graduation course. A few of the top sectors at the university are given as follows:

• Education 
• Business Development 
• Community and Social Services 
• Operations 
• Sales 
• Healthcare Services 
• Huma Resources 
• Administrative 

According to the 2019-2023 available data on the Dominican University of California website, some of the Barowsky School of Business employment highlights are given as follows:

ParametersStatisticsPlacement Rate 95%Average Starting Salary USD 60,400MBA Fast Track4+1

The Career Development Office at Dominican University of California is known for engaging with students, alumni and faculty members in the areas of exploration and goal setting, job search strategies and lifelong career development. Some of the career services offered at the university are given as follows:

• One to One Coaching 
• Mock Interview Days
• Resume, Interview and Linkedin workshops 
• Finding internship and experiential learning opportunities
• Resume and cover letter review
• Graduate school planning and personal statement feedback  
• Job search strategies, resources and networking tips

International students can apply for admissions to Dominican University of California during the Fall, Spring and Summer intakes every year. The steps to apply for international student admissions are given as follows:

• Students have to fill and complete the online application form that is specific to the undergraduate or postgraduate course they have chosen. 
• While filling the application, students are required to submit documents such as official transcripts, proof of english language proficiency, personal statement, letters of recommendation and standardized test scores. 
• Students are required to upload and submit the required documents by the given admission deadlines. 
• Once the application is complete and has been submitted, the university admission officials will review their application and notify the applicants. 

Dominican University of California accepts international admissions during the Fall, Spring and Summer intakes every year.

The application deadlines for international graduate students are given as follows:

IntakeDate/DeadlineFall 2026closedSpring 2026Nov 10, 2026Summer I/III 2026closed

To be considered for admission at Dominican University of California, international students are required to submit the documents that are a part of the eligibility criteria and these are given as follows: 

• Completed Online Application 
• Official Transcripts 
• Academic Requirements 
• Proof of English Language proficiency 
• Personal Statement 
• Letters of Recommendation 
• Standardized Test Scores 
• Additional Documents 

International Students at Dominican University of California will automatically be considered for institutional merit scholarships as soon as they have submitted their admission application to the university. The eligibility criteria for scholarships is merit based as well as other talents and abilities. Some of the undergraduate scholarships offered at the university are given as follows:

• Coaches Award 
• First Year Merit Scholarships 
• Honors Scholarship
• Marin Advantage Program Scholarships
• Tuition Exchange Scholarships 
• Re Entry Scholarships

Full Time International Undergraduate students have automatically been considered for scholarships at Dominican University of California. No separate applications are required for these scholarships. Some of the first year merit scholarships offered at the university are given as follows:

ScholarshipAnnual Amount
Non-Nursing MajorsAnnual Amount
Nursing MajorsGPA RequirementTrustee ScholarshipUSD 28,000USD 22,0003.85+Presidential ScholarshipUSD 26,000USD 19,0003.50-3.84Dean's ScholarshipUSD 23,000USD 17,0003.20-3.49Dominican ScholarshipUSD 21,000USD 15,0003.00-3.19AlemanyUSD 16,000USD 9,0002.60-2.99

Annual living costs for indian students at Dominucan University of California has expenses such as Fees, Room and Board, Housing/Food Allowance, Books and Supplies, Transportation and personal expenses. The estimated costs for UG students during 2025-26 academic year are mentioned below:

Housing CategoryOn-CampusOff-CampusTuition$52,855$52,855Fees (Campus Comprehensive, ASDU Activities, Technology)$845$845Room and Board$16,401$0Direct Expense Sub-total$70,101$53,700

Dominican College California is one of the best universities for pursuing higher education. The tuition costs and housing rates for MBA students at Dominican University of California can differ based on the sub-course chosen by the student. The costs for the One-Year MBA course during 2025-26 academic year are listed below:

SemesterFall 1Spring 1Summer 1TotalTuition Rate Per UnitUSD 1,212USD 1,212USD 1,248NAEnrollment12 units12 units12 units36 unitsTotal Tuition*USD 14,544USD 14,544USD 14,980USD 44,068Campus Comp Fee*USD 210USD 210USD 210USD 630Technology Fee*USD 62.50USD 62.50USD 62.50USD 187.50Graduate Activities Fee*USD 87USD 87NAUSD 174Total CostUSD 14,903.50USD 14,903.50USD 15,252.50USD 45,059.50

MS program at Dominican University of California is for 2 years. It is offered to eligible international students. In addition to the Dominican University of California tuition costs, international students should also plan for other important costs such as accommodation or hostel fees, insurance, transportation and day to day living expenses. The annual tuition costs for the MS courses at the university are given as follows:

Fee componentsAmount (for 12 months - 2 years)TuitionINR 17.29 L - INR 36.41 LTransportationINR 1.06 LOthersINR 84.23 K - INR 1.22 LTotal feeINR 19.19 L - INR 38.69 L

Dominican University offers more than 60 majors,  minors and concentration degree courses for international students. Some of the top programs at the university are given as follows:

• Psychology 
• Business Administration and Management 
• Registered Nursing 
• Occupational Therapy 
• Counseling Psychology 
• Biology 
• Nursing 
• Business and Commerce 

Dominican University of California offers the One-Year MBA and Two-Year MBA for international graduate students. The highlights of the MBA courses offered at the university are given below, take a look -

• The MBA degree is of a duration between 12 to 24 months. 
• The university also offers scholarships for international students wanting to pursue the MBA courses with a value of more than USD 12,000 and the scholarship amount can change according to their academic record and aid requirements. 
• The MBA programs at the university will cover a lot of fields like Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Operations and more important specialised topics. 
• The MBA admission deadlines at Dominican College California are theJul 1, 2026 (Fall intake) and Dec 1, 2026 (Spring). 

Dominican University of California offers a wide range of Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses that international students can choose from. Check annual tuition costs for some of the popular courses at the university mentioned below

Courses1st Year Tuition Fees<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/dominican-university-of-california/courses/mba-pgdm-bc?scrollToBipTuples">MBA/PGDM</a> (3 courses)INR 28 L - INR 37 Lakhs<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/dominican-university-of-california/courses/mba-pgdm-bc?scrollToBipTuples">MBA/PGDM</a>8 (4 courses)INR 17 L - INR 37 Lakhs<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/dominican-university-of-california/courses/be-btech-bc?scrollToBipTuples">BE/BTech</a> (2 courses)INR 45 Lakhs<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/dominican-university-of-california/courses/bsn-bc?scrollToBipTuples">BSN</a> (1 course)INR 45 Lakhs<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/dominican-university-of-california/courses/ba-bc?scrollToBipTuples">BA</a> (1 course)INR 45 Lakhs