Established in 1890, Dominican University of California is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of San Rafael (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Dominican University of California (DUofC) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Dominican University of California (DUofC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 132 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. DUofC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.