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About California State University-Dominguez Hills

high acceptance ratemasters programs focushealth sciences strengthbusiness and social sciences

California State University-Dominguez Hills is a public university in Carson, CA, known for its high acceptance rate, masters programs focus, and health sciences strength. With an acceptance rate of 89%, CSUDH is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 2,062 students each year. CSUDH is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 790–930, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. CSUDH offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $10,900 per year; the sticker price of $37,822 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

California State University-Dominguez Hills acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

89%
Overall Accept Rate
3.00
Typical Admitted GPA
860
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 2.50 – 3.25 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 790 – 930 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 14 – 15

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to California State University-Dominguez Hills

Application Strategy
Cal State Dominguez Hills uses a straightforward eligibility index based on your GPA and, if submitted, your test scores, so double-check that your CSU GPA calculation includes all A-G courses taken after 9th grade and that any repeated courses are counted correctly.
Application Strategy
CSUDH draws heavily from the South Bay and surrounding Los Angeles communities, so if you have ties to Carson or the surrounding area through work, family, or service, weave that into your personal insight questions to show the admissions office you are a natural fit for the campus community.

Financial Aid & Cost

What California State University-Dominguez Hills actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$38k/yr$7.3k
30k-48k~$38k/yr$8.1k
48k-75k~$38k/yr$8.9k
75k-110k~$38k/yr$12.3k
110k+~$38k/yr$18.9k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

47%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$47k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
27:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
12,386
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

71%Hispanic
13%Black / African American
7%Asian
4%White
2%Two or More Races
2%Unknown / Unreported
1%International
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender40% Men · 60% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status99% Citizens and Immigrants · 1% International
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