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California State University-Dominguez Hills

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 825
Student to faculty ratio 25 to 1
Acceptance rate 90%
Students retention rate 70%
On-time graduation rate 52%

Located in Carson, California, CSUDH is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 90% indicates that CSUDH is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

California State University-Dominguez Hills is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at CSUDH is 70% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at CSUDH do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

89.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,060

Cost of attendance at California State University-Dominguez Hills in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,940

Cost of attendance at California State University-Dominguez Hills in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 89 of freshman students at California State University-Dominguez Hills received on average $10,180 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,180
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,519 74% $5,212 $7,917,073
Other Federal Grant 1,519 74% $5,323 $8,086,073
State Grant/Scholarships 1,196 58% $2,137 $2,556,083
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,481 72% $5,386 $7,977,157
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,829 89% $10,180 $18,619,313

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of California State University-Dominguez Hills students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of California State University-Dominguez Hills students is 52.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 53.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 51.3%.

52.5%

  • asian 59.8% 52 students
  • African American 39.1% 43 students
  • white 63.0% 17 students
  • unknown 61.9% 13 students
  • hispanic 53.5% 502 students
  • International Students 46.5% 27 students
  • Mixed Race 47.8% 11 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball California Collegiate Athletic Association
  • Basketball California Collegiate Athletic Association
  • Track and Cross Country California Collegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

California State University-Dominguez Hills provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

California State University-Dominguez Hills offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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