San Rafael, CA

Partner school

Overview

4 Year Suburb

$3,243 BAH Rate

$1,177 Online BAH Rate

Yellow Ribbon Program

Yes, provides Credit for Military Service

GI Bill® - approved programs

Military Tuition Assistance - approved programs

No, not MyCAA approved.

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All are welcome at Dominican!

Dominican University of California is a top-ranked, private, non-profit 4-year university in San Rafael, CA, just 12 miles north of San Francisco. With a broad range of majors and minors as well as master’s and doctoral programs from health care and natural sciences to business, education, humanities, and the arts, you can be sure that all programs are relevant and current. You’ll experience highly engaging personal coaching and mentoring along with a myriad of opportunities for internships, community projects, global learning, clinicals, field research and much more, so that you’re ready for your dream job or grad school.

Dominican University of California is a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), specifically both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

If you’re like most of our students, you’ll fall in love with our beautiful (and very safe) campus. Come schedule a tour and meet with an admissions counselor.

All admitted students are automatically considered for scholarships and financial aid. 


Dominican is proud to again have been named among the top regional universities in the west by U.S. News & World Report. The ranking reflects Dominican’s strength in academic quality and graduate outcomes.

#22 Best Regional Universities (West)

#20 Best Value Schools – Regional Universities (West)

#15 Best Colleges for Veterans – Regional Universities (West)

Dominican University of California Military & Veteran Support Programs

Dominican University of California offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

  • Dominican University of California has GI Bill® -approved programs
  • Dominican University of California is approved for Tuition Assistance
  • Dominican University of California is a  Yellow Ribbon school
  • Dominican University of California offers  credit for military experience
  • Dominican University of California awards credit for the CLEP exam
  • Dominican University of California does not award credit for the DSST exam

Is the Dominican University of California a GI Bill®® -approved school?

Yes, the Dominican University of California is a GI Bill® -approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that the GI Bill® covers your preferred degree program.

Is the Dominican University of California a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, the Dominican University of California is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of its tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon.

Does the Dominican University of California offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

Yes, the Dominican University of California offers Yellow Ribbon funding for master's programs. 

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition with zero out-of-pocket costs. You will need to check with the school to ensure that the Yellow Ribbon covers your preferred advanced degree program.

Does the Dominican University of California offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

No, the Dominican University of California does not offer a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans. You should verify with the university to find out if the rate is below the military tuition assistance cap of $250 per credit hour. Otherwise, you may have out-of-pocket tuition costs for which you would be responsible.

What are the Dominican University of California's military tuition rates for the active military using tuition assistance funding?

The Dominican University of California has not provided tuition rates for active military.

We recommend contacting the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

What are the Dominican University of California's online tuition rates for the active military?

The Dominican University of California has not provided tuition rates for active military.

We recommend contacting the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

Does the Dominican University of California offer online degree programs?

Yes, the Dominican University of California offers an accelerated 3-year Bachelor’s in Applied Computer Science that is fully online with an on-campus option. The MS in Education and MS in Cybersecurity are also fully online programs. 

Is the Dominican University of California approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, the Dominican University of California is approved for Tuition Assistance. 

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition with zero out-of-pocket costs.

You will need to verify with the school to ensure that Tuition Assistance covers your preferred degree program.