California State University, Dominguez Hills

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About California State University, Dominguez Hills

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

California State University, Dominguez Hills is a large public university located on an urban campus in Carson, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,238, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 90%. The university offers 52 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 53%, and a student-faculty ratio of 25:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,742, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $17,622.

Carson, CA

$5,742

Avg in-state
tuition

$17,622

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

90%

Acceptance Rate Insight

90% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

70%

Retention Rate Insight

70% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

53%

Graduation Rate Insight

53% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required or recommended

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required or recommended

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Not required or recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

18k

Students enrolled

94%

Online student enrollment

25:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

7%

Unknown

3%

Black

11%

Hispanic

64%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

5%

Asian

8%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

74% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

74%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

10

Total Online Enrollment

16,824

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

89% On-campus

11% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold4% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold25% online

Master'sCheck Bold21% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

74%

State Grant Aid

58%

Institution Grant Aid

72%

Pell Grant

74%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,323
State Grant Aid$2,137
Institution Grant Aid$5,386
Pell Grant Aid$4,775

Financial Outlook

$14k

Average student debtafter graduation

$38k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

1.2%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
6Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services.
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
8Education.
9Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
10Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
11English Language And Literature/Letters.
12Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
13Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
14Health Professions And Related Programs.
15History
16History.
17Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
18Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
19Mathematics And Statistics.
20Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
21Natural Resources And Conservation.
22Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
23Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
24Philosophy And Religious Studies.
25Physical Sciences.
26Psychology.
27Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
28Security And Protective Services.
29Social Sciences.
30Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.