Dominican University of California: what international applicants need

What are Dominican University of California's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Dominican University of California admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.

What is Dominican University of California's acceptance rate?

83.5% for students who started in fall 2024: Dominican University of California admitted 1,675 of its 2,006 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Dominican University of California require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. Dominican University of California requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

What SAT score do you need for Dominican University of California?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 590–640 in Math and 620–660 in Reading and Writing (2% of them sent SAT scores).

• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Dominican University of California's application fee for international students?

Dominican University of California charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Dominican University of California accept?

Dominican University of California doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Dominican University of California require?

Dominican University of California doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Dominican University of California require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Dominican University of California requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Dominican University of California have?

30 of Dominican University of California's 1,114 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 2.7%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Dominican University of California cost for international students?

Dominican University of California's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $52,161, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $16,191. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $72,626 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does Dominican University of California give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2024-25, Dominican University of California gave institutional scholarships or grants to 13 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2024-25 Source