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Dharma Realm Buddhist University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate40%

DRBU is test-optional, but a 40% acceptance rate paired with 91% freshman retention suggests the school is selective and intentional about fit. If your grades and essays align with its mission, a strong SAT or ACT score can still give admissions another concrete reason to say yes.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Dharma Realm Buddhist University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Dharma Realm Buddhist University is a very small institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 25 students. DRBU has a freshman retention rate of 91%, which is well above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 4.7:1.

Location

Ukiah, CA

Undergrad Enrollment25

Freshman Retention91%

SettingN/A

Student to Faculty Ratio4.7:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Dharma Realm Buddhist University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

May 31

Early Action

November 15

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 2

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional DRBU, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year so summer before senior year and fall of senior year are available for retakes and potential superscoring. For the November 15 Early Action deadline, an October retake is typically the last fall test date that can arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

DRBU’s tuition and fees are $21,000. All students receive financial aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is March 2.

Tuition and Fees$21,000

Room and Board$8,200

Average Merit Award$0

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid100%

Average Aid Package$24,556

Average Debt at Grad$0

At Dharma Realm Buddhist University, the listed cost of attendance is about $29,200 for tuition, fees, room, and board. Financial aid is a major part of the cost picture: 100% of students receive aid, with an average package of $24,556. After aid, many students may pay far less than the published price depending on need and awards. For context, the average debt at graduation is $0.