Dominican University of California
- Private
Dominican University of California: international tuition 54,441 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 71,751 USD, acceptance rate 83.5%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105.
Getting in. The school admits 83.9% of applicants (1,498 of 1,785). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 620–660, Math 590–640. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 80+ or Duolingo 105+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 71,751 USD, before any scholarship. 8 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet. According to the Common Data Set 2024-2025, 13 international students got financial aid, 28,648 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/2. You apply through Dominican Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Dominican University of California?
International tuition is 54,441 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 71,751 USD.
What English scores does Dominican University of California require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Dominican University of California?
The acceptance rate is 83.5%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- University Walk Tour2024Campus tour
- Dominican University of California2023Official
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Alemany ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page lists this merit award for admitted first-year students but does not confirm eligibility for international students.
- Renewable in later years
Dean's ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page lists this merit award for admitted first-year students but does not confirm eligibility for international students.
- Renewable in later years
Dominican GrantIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Assessed through the FAFSA; international students are not mentioned, so eligibility is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Dominican ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page lists this merit award for admitted first-year students but does not confirm eligibility for international students.
- Renewable in later years
First-Year Undergraduate Merit Scholarships (Trustee, Presidential, Dean's, Dominican, Alemany)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page says every admitted student is considered but does not mention international students, so eligibility is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Honors ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page does not state any citizenship condition, so eligibility is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Presidential ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page lists this merit award for admitted first-year students but does not confirm eligibility for international students.
- Renewable in later years
Trustee ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page lists this merit award for admitted first-year students but does not confirm eligibility for international students.
- Renewable in later years
Financial aid dates (first year)
- 02/03Priority filing date
Forms international students file for aid
- Certification of Finances
U.S. student figures2024–25Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiForeign transcripts must be translated into English and sent directly by the school; unofficial copies may be used for the initial review.Required
- English proficiencyRequired
- Counselor recommendationiRecommendation letters are optional for most applicants; only nursing majors must submit them.Optional
- Teacher recommendationiA teacher recommendation is optional for most applicants; only nursing majors must submit one.Optional
- EssaysiThe personal essay is a required application step; Nursing and Health Science/Pre-OT applicants also write an additional essay.Required
- Proof of fundsiThe Certification of Finance is submitted after admission, in order to request the Form I-20.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Early Decision application deadline for BS in Nursing (ED)Applicationabout17days
- Spring priority deadline for all majors except Nursing (ROLLING)Application+47 days
- Deadline for official transcripts and credential evaluations for Spring visa purposesDocuments+47 days
- Fall priority deadline for all majors except Nursing (ROLLING)Application+109 days
- Regular Decision application deadline for Nursing (RD)Application+109 days
- Early Decision enrollment deposit deadline for Nursing (ED)Deposit+123 days
- Regular Decision enrollment deposit deadline for Nursing (RD)Deposit+198 days
- Deadline for official transcripts and credential evaluations for Fall visa purposesDocuments+259 days
What the school weighs in admission
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
- RecommendationsVery important
- Character / personal qualitiesVery important
- Class rankImportant
- Extracurricular activitiesImportant
- Talent / abilityImportant
- Volunteer workImportant
- Work experienceImportant
- GPAConsidered
- SATACTConsidered
- Application essayConsidered
- InterviewConsidered
- First generationConsidered
- Alumni relationConsidered
- Level of applicant's interestConsidered
- Geographical residenceNot considered
- State residencyNot considered
- Religious affiliationNot considered
Admission odds in numbers
Credit for exams
IB Higher Level exams scoring 4 or higher earn credit; Standard Level earns none, and combined IB/AP credit is capped at 30 semester units.
Scores that count1234567Combined IB and/or AP credit toward the bachelor’s degree is capped at 30 semester units; this page gives no AP minimum score.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data