California State University, Dominguez Hills
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$5,742
Avg in-state tuition
$17,622
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About California State University, Dominguez Hills
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 16,022, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The university offers 50 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 48%, and a student-faculty ratio of 27:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,742, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $17,622.
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- #2 Ranked in Most Affordable Online Master's Programs
- #9 Ranked in Best Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Programs of 2022
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
81% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 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
78% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
48% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 scores Recommended
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Not required or recommended
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*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 Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards19k
Students enrolled
100%
Online student enrollment
27:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Hispanic
64%
Black
11%
Asian
8%
White
7%
Non-U.S. Citizen
5%
Unknown
3%
Two or more races
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
64%
Socio-economic diversity
75% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
9
Total Online Enrollment
18,598
Percent of Programs Online
89% On-campus
11% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 4% online
Graduate Certificate 25% online
Master's 22% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $5,742 | $17,622 |
Graduate | $7,176 | $16,680 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
On-campus room and board | $13,984 |
On-campus other expenses | $4,280 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $18,420 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $5,740 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,370 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $25,006 | $36,886 |
Off-campus without family | $30,902 | $42,782 |
Off-campus with family | $11,112 | $22,992 |
Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
75%
State Grant Aid
66%
Institution Grant Aid
75%
Pell Grant
75%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$14k
Average student debt after graduation
$38k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
No information available for this school.
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Logistics and Materials Management
BA
MA
DOC
Labor Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations/Image Management
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Education
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Quality Control Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Behavioral Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
BA
MA
DOC
Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geography
BA
MA
DOC
Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Cinema Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
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