Dominican University of California has a safe, beautiful 33-hectare campus is conveniently located 18 kilometers from San Francisco, and just a few kilometers from some of California's most beautiful beaches, parks and cultural centers. Dominican enrolls over 2,000 students from across the United States, although primarily from the Bay Area and Northern California, and from 21 foreign countries, including Brazil, China, Ireland, Japan, Russia, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand and Turkey. "U.S. News & World Report ranks Dominican University of California in the top tier of "Western Universities - Master's." Dominican has been recognized as a College of Distinction. An important part of the Dominican experience is the ability to interact and work directly with professors. Students enjoy a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, with an average class size of 16 students. Dominican University of California plays an active part in the community, with extensive community health and human services outreach programs. Average Temperatures Low (winter): 50°F/10°C High (summer): 72°F/22°C