Safety Score
2.47 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
San Rafael, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Dominican University of California
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 2,026-student campus.
- 2.47
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,132
- Rank of 3,050
- #233
- CA rank
- 2,026
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Dominican University of California reports 2.47 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,132 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 69% of ranked campuses its size.
- 2.47
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,132
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 69%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 5
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Dominican University of California increased from 3 to 5 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesDominican University of California is a Private Nonprofit institution located in San Rafael, CA, enrolling approximately 2,026 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 11 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #233 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,026 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Dominican University of California is "Fondling" with 4 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 0.10 incidents per 1,000 students, Dominican University of California reports 2397% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2132
See peer comparison
State Rank (CA)
#233
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
5
across 11 crime categories
Where Dominican University of California sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
2 safer than 31% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Dominican University of California percentile rank 30.1%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2132 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Dominican University of California reports 2397% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $52,161
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $52,161
- Avg Net Price
- $35,333
- Median Debt
- $27,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 32%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 84%
- SAT Average
- 1290
- SAT Math Range
- 590–640
- ACT Average
- 23
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 77%
- Retention Rate
- 85%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $71,477
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $84,713
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 82%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyDominican University of California: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 67% (3 → 5 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Dominican University of California vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
CA
Dominican University of California
2.47 incidents / 1,000 students
OK
Canadian Valley Technology Center
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
IA
Iowa Lakes Community College
0.49 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Canadian Valley Technology Center
El Reno, OK · 2,026 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville, IA · 2,024 enrolled
Safety Score 0.49
Arkansas State University Three Rivers
Malvern, AR · 2,028 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Kent State University at Trumbull
Warren, OH · 2,029 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Minnesota State College Southeast
Winona, MN · 2,020 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Dominican University of California nationally (rank #2132), regardless of size or state.
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT
National Rank #2131
Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff, AR
National Rank #2133
Hampton University
Hampton, VA
National Rank #2130
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
National Rank #2134
Intellitec College-Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
National Rank #2129
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dominican University of California safe?
Dominican University of California has a safety score of 2.47 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,132 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Dominican University of California?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Dominican University of California compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does Dominican University of California have fire safety data?
Yes. Dominican University of California reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Dominican University of California's Safety Profile
Dominican University of California in San Rafael, CA enrolls 2,026 students and has a safety score of 2.47 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2132 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 3 in 2022 to 5 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Dominican University of California's 2.47 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Dominican University of California against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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