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California State University-Dominguez Hills

CSUDH

Carson, California 90747-0005

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Known for business — excellent value

California State University-Dominguez Hills is a public institution in Carson with particular strength in business and psychology.

A large campus of 12.6K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,162 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $3,659.

Established
1960
Motto
Vox Veritas Vita
Type
Public university
Conference
California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA)
Division
Division II

Campus Visits

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91%Acceptance
SAT Avg
12,642Students
18:1Student:Faculty
47%Grad Rate
$57,162Earnings 10yr
$3,659Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

California State University-Dominguez Hills Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.3%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

91.3%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,064
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,944
Room & Board$16,886
Books & Supplies$1,106
Total Cost of Attendance$15,449
Average Net Price$3,659
Median Debt at Graduation$13,807
Monthly Payment (10yr)$146

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$2,624
$30–48K$2,970
$48–75K$4,942
$75–110K$8,028
$110K+$12,878

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$3,659

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

80.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,902

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

96

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (113)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
12,642
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
59%
Pell Grant Recipients
61%

Race & Ethnicity

White 4%
Black 12%
Hispanic 72%
Asian 7%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate46.9%
Freshman Retention65.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,827
8 Years$53,788
10 Years$57,162

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$46,700
Men
$52,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#36

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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