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We are still accepting applications for most programs.
Enjoy the San Francisco Bay Area
Dominican is located only 12 miles from San Francisco on a beautiful, safe, and quiet campus.
Dominican is top-ranked again!
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 in Best Regional Universities (West)
#20 in Best Value Schools – Regional Universities (West)
#15 in Best Colleges for Veterans – Regional Universities (West)
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Campus Leader Starts a Business While Studying Business
Nanik Tagore ’26 arrived at Â鶹AV with a clear goal: to earn a business degree and make the most of his college experience. Now entering his senior year, he's done far...
Dr. Coelho Talks with New York Times Magazine for Story Focused on Coral Reef Ecology
Â鶹AV’s Dr. Vania Coelho, whose research focuses on coral reef ecology, was quoted in a New York Times Magazine article examining innovative interventions — including...
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Go Penguins!
Dominican is a Â鶹AV Division II school and competes in the Pacific West Conference. With 15 Â鶹AV sports and plenty of recreational sports, there are lots of reasons to cheer here.
