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DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY

#1841 in US ranking Ukiah, CA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Tuition & fees
$21,000
Avg. aid
$24,218
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
41%

What are the popular events and traditions at DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY?

DRBU's calendar should be read alongside its connection to the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, but a community observance should not automatically be described as a university-run student tradition. Academic gatherings and Buddhist community events may offer different forms of participation.

Students interested in a particular celebration, lecture series, or cultural event should check the current university calendar for its organizer, frequency, and whether attendance is optional or connected to coursework. That is more reliable than assuming the campus follows the homecoming and athletics traditions common at larger US universities.

What are the student housing and dining options at DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY?

Residential life is a significant part of the DRBU experience: the reported housing measure showed students living on campus. Prospective residents should still confirm current housing eligibility, availability, application steps, and whether any requirements differ for undergraduate and graduate students.

Because the university is located within the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, applicants should ask how university housing and dining operate within that shared setting. Useful details include room arrangements, meal access and dietary rules, holiday and break coverage, guest policies, and any expectations for communal living. The reported combined room-and-board charge appears in the annual cost discussion; an individual housing offer should specify exactly what it includes.

DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
5:1
Undergraduates living on campus
100%

DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY Library Services and Resources

Number of libraries on campus

0

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

No

DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.