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California State University - Dominguez Hills

1000 E Victoria St, Carson, CA 90747

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Welch Hall, a building on the campus of CSU Dominguez Hills
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California State University - Dominguez Hills School Description

You will find that CSUDH is a wonderful place where student-success, academic excellence, and exciting developments are commonplace.

Explore an alluring campus in the heart of the South Bay of Los Angeles. California State University, Dominguez Hills is a gem with an exceptional cast of faculty, staff, and students. Our state-of-the art educational institution is equipped with SMART classrooms, new sports facilities, and a serene environment for students to grow and learn. At CSUDH, we work with our community and friends closely to do outreach projects with area charities, non profit organizations, schools, and libraries.

School Website: California State University - Dominguez Hills

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California State University - Dominguez Hills

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California State University, Dominguez Hills (abbreviated CSUDH or Cal State Dominguez Hills) is a public university located in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California and was founded in 1960. The university is part of the California State University system.

"To educate is to give vision to the blind, speech to the voiceless, empowerment to the disenfranchised. For over 40 years, this has been our role at CSU Dominguez Hills. In our quest to be the model urban 'communiversity,' we will continue in that role with even greater vigor into the new millennium." -- Dr. James E. Lyons, Sr., Former President of the University (1999-2007)

History of the university

The foundation for CSUDH was built in 1960 when then Governor of California Pat Brown provided state funds to begin development on the school. It was to be located in Palos Verdes, California, and known as South Bay State College. In 1962 the tentative name was changed to California State College at Palos Verdes. In 1964 architect A. Quincy Jones designed a master plan for construction. As the college had not yet been constructed, the first classes began to be taught in 1965 at the California Federal Savings Bank in Palos Verdes Peninsula, California. The college began with an enrollment of 27 freshmen and 14 juniors.

In 1965 the designated location for the campus was moved to an area known as Dominguez Hills in Carson. The campus sits on the historic Rancho San Pedro, the oldest land grant in the Los Angeles area. The land was in the continuous possession of the Dominguez family through seven generations, from its concession to Juan Jose Dominguez in 1784 to its acquisition by the people of the state of California for the university.

The college was initially established in the wake of the 1965 Watts Riots as a response to community outcry over the lack of higher education opportunities in the largely African American suburbs of Los Angeles. The college was renamed California State College, Dominguez Hills. In 1966 this campus opened its doors.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Toros
Nickname:
Cal State Dominguez Hills

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
8,943
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
92%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$13,547
Students Receiving Aid:
79%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$55
Selectivity:
Most Selective
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California State University - Dominguez Hills Degree Programs

Bachelors Degree Programs

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Masters Degree Programs

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California State University - Dominguez Hills Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 92%
Part-Time 8%
Men vs. Women
Women 74%
Men 26%
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic 34%
African-American 27%
Other 16%
Caucasian 15%
Asian 8%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 98%
Out-of-State 2%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
California 98%
Ohio 0%
New Jersey 0%
Massachusetts 0%
Colorado 0%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 7%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc)
Baseball (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc)
Track (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc)

California State University - Dominguez Hills Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 3,377 $ 13,547  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 0 $ 10,170  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 3,377 $ 3,377  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,086 62%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,863 47%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 2,626 62%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,622 28%  
Any Aid:
   79%  

California State University - Dominguez Hills Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 14% (Most Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 66%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 360, Math: 350
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 470, Math: 450
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 23%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 14, Verbal: 12, Math: 15
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 18, Math: 18

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $55.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Not Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on California State University - Dominguez Hills

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Question: Is California State University Dominguez Hills a good school?

37 months ago
LVgirl
LVgirl

Best Answer

Yes, CSU Dominguez Hills is a good CSU school. Not everyone on this forum is informed. Since there are so many CSU's in CA, most people choose the one that is the most geographically desirable. (closest to where they live and work). They all basically have the same majors. It is located in Carson, not Compton, near the 710 and 91 freeways. Close to Long Beach and South Bay. Most of the Instructors there have Ph.D's. It has the same acreage as CSULB, but a smaller student population. They have an outstanding Education program. Several of my colleagues got their teaching credentials and Masters Degrees from CSU Dominguez Hills. This campus offers the comprehensive exam as well as the thesis project for completing a graduate program and earning a MA. Their public administration program has a good rating as well. My friend worked at that campus as a financial aid advisor. You can go online and learn more information. Good luck!

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