California State University, Dominguez Hills
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About California State University, Dominguez Hills
School Type:
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.
$5,742
Avg in-state
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$17,622
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- #1 Ranked in Best Affordable Online MSN Programs of 2024
- #2 Ranked in The Most Affordable Online Master's Programs
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Admissions Breakdown
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.
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.
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
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.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
10
Total Online Enrollment
16824
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.94% online, 6% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
89% On-campus
11% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's4% online
Graduate Certificate25% online
Master's21% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-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 Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81342 | $81342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60984 | $60984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60984 | $60984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
74%
State Grant Aid
58%
Institution Grant Aid
72%
Pell Grant
74%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$14k
Average student debtafter graduation
$38k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, AND GENDER STUDIES. | |||
| 2 | AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES. | |||
| 3 | BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| 4 | BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| 5 | COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS. | |||
| 6 | COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| 7 | COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| 8 | EDUCATION. | |||
| 9 | ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS. | |||
| 10 | ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS. | |||
| 11 | ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS. | |||
| 12 | FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS. | |||
| 13 | HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| 14 | HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS. | |||
| 15 | HISTORY | |||
| 16 | HISTORY. | |||
| 17 | HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES. | |||
| 18 | LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES. | |||
| 19 | MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS. | |||
| 20 | MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. | |||
| 21 | NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION. | |||
| 22 | PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES. | |||
| 23 | PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY. | |||
| 24 | PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. | |||
| 25 | PHYSICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| 26 | PSYCHOLOGY. | |||
| 27 | PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. | |||
| 28 | SECURITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES. | |||
| 29 | SOCIAL SCIENCES. | |||
| 30 | VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. |
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