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Is DUofC a Good School for the Money?

Above Average National Value
Average In-State Value
$37,514 Avg Annual Cost

Is DUofC worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.

DUofC Value Ranking

DUofC Best Value ranking badge
#3,197 National Value Rank
#301 California Value Rank
B+ Value Grade

DUofC is ranked #3,197 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B+ (above average for value). Within California, it ranks #301 of 304 for value.

DUofC’s Best Value Majors

These DUofC majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.

Major National Value Rank
General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences #216 of 216
Health Services #216 of 216
Health Sciences & Services #263 of 263
Business Administration / Management #266 of 266
Interior Design Management #266 of 266
Registered Nursing #965 of 966
Nursing #965 of 966
Biology Studies #1,049 of 1,050
General Biology #1,054 of 1,055
Biology #1,054 of 1,055

Dominican University of California Value Report

Below is the detailed DUofC value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.

Within California, DUofC Offers Good Quality for a Fair Price

Average California Value
Above Average California Quality
$37,514 Avg Annual Cost

Dominican University of California is ranked #38 out of #346 in California for quality and #301 out of #304 for California value.

State Value Ranking  301 out of 304
Overpriced
Great Value
State Value Score  45.9 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the DUofC financial aid page to be sure.

Above Average Value Nationwide

Above Average National Value
Top 20% National Quality
Good Price

Dominican University of California is ranked #3,197 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.

Dominican University of California is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.

National Value Ranking  3,197 out of 3,211
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  80.0 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

The Bottom Line: What Will DUofC Cost?

$37,514 Avg Annual Cost (All Students)
$71,680 Sticker Price Per Year
$150,055 Est. 4-Year Cost

Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at DUofC costs about $37,514. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $150,055 for the degree.

Amount
Sticker Price (before aid) $71,680 / year
Net Price (students receiving aid) $35,333 / year
Average Cost (all students) $37,514 / year
Estimated 4-Year Cost $150,055

*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.

Many Factors Affect Net Price

There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about DUofC net price and the factors that affect it.

Does This School Make Financial Sense to You?

What DUofC costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.

100% Freshmen Receiving Aid
$31,711 Avg Grant / Scholarship
94% Undergrads Getting Grants

Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a DUofC degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade
Students with No Aid $286,720
All Students $150,055 #3,197 B+
Only Students Receiving Aid $141,332
In-State Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade
Students with No Aid $286,720
All Students $150,055 #301 C
Only Students Receiving Aid $141,332

*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.

You can also see how the average net price at DUofC shifts with family income:

Family Income Avg Net Price / Year
$0–$30K $45,630
$30K–$48K $46,430
$48K–$75K $46,242
$75K–$110K $49,460
Over $110K $54,480

About 94% of DUofC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $31,711 per year. Get more details on the DUofC financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by comparing the average DUofC cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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