Dominican University of California PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats
Who This Program May Be A Good Fit For
Higher cost: In-state tuition of $130,265 is in the most expensive quarter nationally. Worth weighing against your expected starting salary and loan burden.
Strong PANCE outcomes: A first-time PANCE pass rate of 100% is above the national average.
Apply early: Admissions are rolling, so seats come off the board as the cycle goes. An application submitted in the first few weeks is worth more than the same application submitted in month four.
Stricter prerequisite grades: A minimum of B- in prerequisites is tougher than the typical C. Recheck your transcript before you invest in the application.
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Program Details
Dominican University of California is located in California. The details below come straight from the program and are re-checked on a rolling basis.
At a glance
Location: California
Institution type: Private
Program length: 28 months
Class size: 40 students
Start month: August
Application deadline: September
Rolling admissions: Yes
In-state tuition: $130,265
Minimum overall GPA: 3
Minimum science GPA: 3
Minimum PCE hours: 500 hours
Letters of recommendation: 3
First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
Accreditation status: Continued
Admission requirements
GRE: No
TOEFL (international applicants): Yes
Supplemental application: No
Shadowing: Yes
Letters of recommendation: 3: From previous instructors or employers. Recommendations from clinicians are given more value.
Patient care experience: 500 hours minimum
Prerequisites
Minimum prerequisite grade: B-
Prerequisite expiration: 7 years for Human Anatomy and Human Physiology with lab; 10 years for all other prerequisite coursework
In-progress prerequisites accepted: No
Pass/Fail coursework accepted: Yes
Online coursework accepted: No
Required coursework
Biological Sciences: 2 semesters = 8 semester units or 12 quarter units
Chemistry: 2 semesters = 8 semester units or 12 quarter units
Human Anatomy with lab: 1 semester = 4 semester units or 5-6 quarter units
Human Physiology with lab: 1 semester = 4 semester units or 5-6 quarter units
Microbiology with lab: 1 semester = 4 semester units or 5-6 quarter units
College Algebra or higher: 1 semester = 3 semester units or 4-5 quarter units
Statistics: 1 semester = 3 semester units or 4-5 quarter units
General Psychology: 1 semester = 3 semester units or 4-5 quarter units
Recommended: Physics Biochemistry Organic Chemistry Spanish (ability to converse) or other second language
Cost
In-state tuition: $130,265
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Program Contact
Program website: Dominican University of California
Admissions page: Admissions information
Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (415) 485-3280
Address: 50 Acacia Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
Program information last verified June 16, 2026. Requirements change, always confirm directly with the program before applying.
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