Colleges · San Rafael
Colleges in San Rafael, CA
San Rafael is home to Dominican University of California, with about 1,699 students on campus. 14 more colleges are within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSCollege
1degree-granting, in San Rafael
Students on campus
1,699fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Dominican University of California1,699 on campus
Most selective
Dominican University of Californiaadmits 84% of applicants
Lowest net price
Dominican University of California$35,333 a year after aid
Every college
The college in San Rafael
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near San Rafael
40 more colleges are within 30 miles of San Rafael.
College of MarinCommunity college · Public · Kentfield3 mi4,093 students
Presidio Graduate SchoolUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · San Anselmo3.3 mi103 students
Contra Costa CollegeCommunity college · Public · San Pablo9.3 mi3,192 studentsSan Francisco Film SchoolCareer school · For-profit · San Francisco14.3 mi141 students
EDvance CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · San Francisco14.4 mi
University of San FranciscoUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · San Francisco14.5 mi8,633 studentsAcademy of Art UniversityUniversity or college · For-profit · San Francisco14.5 mi2,900 studentsGolden Gate UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · San Francisco14.5 mi502 studentsUniversity of California College of the Law-San FranciscoUniversity or college · Public · San Francisco14.7 mi1,159 students
Minerva UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · San Francisco14.7 mi603 students
30 more within 30 miles.
Straight-line distance from the center of San Rafael. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.