California State University-Dominguez Hills
About
California State University, Dominguez Hills is a public university in Carson, California. It was founded in 1960 and is part of the California State University (CSU) system.
Admissions funnel
How selective is this institution, and how many admitted students choose to enroll?
Outcomes & equity
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Non-Pell students graduate at a 9.0-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
What families actually pay
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Academic programs
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Faculty
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
CSUH vs IPEDS peer group
The peer institutions CSUH selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
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SubjectCalifornia State University-Dominguez Hills | 43% | 93.3% | 15,182 | $3,659 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Appalachian State University | 75% | 90.1% | 21,570 | $16,487 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | 86% | 31.3% | 23,069 | $15,624 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | 68% | 75.2% | 27,636 | $11,580 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
California State University-Chico | 63% | 92.7% | 15,257 | $14,838 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
California State University-Los Angeles | 53% | 91.3% | 23,163 | $4,113 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
California State University-Northridge | 57% | 93.4% | 38,313 | $7,599 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
California State University-Sacramento | 56% | 94.0% | 31,943 | $10,512 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
California State University-San Marcos | 55% | 95.1% | 16,237 | $10,550 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | 72% | 47.5% | 20,081 | $2,978 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
CUNY Brooklyn College | 54% | 58.4% | 14,390 | $2,943 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
CUNY Hunter College | 57% | 53.8% | 22,538 | $2,446 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | 56% | 57.1% | 13,763 | $3,046 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
CUNY Lehman College | 51% | 56.6% | 13,324 | $3,482 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
CUNY Queens College | 53% | 64.3% | 15,965 | $3,830 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Eastern Washington University | 43% | 90.7% | 10,492 | $13,091 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Metropolitan State University of Denver | 31% | 98.8% | 18,453 | $14,294 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | 53% | 88.4% | 15,271 | $18,609 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Pennsylvania Western University | 52% | 94.3% | 10,834 | $19,352 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
San Jose State University | 69% | 84.6% | 37,661 | $13,741 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Southeastern Louisiana University | 45% | 99.3% | 14,426 | $12,174 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Towson University | 69% | 82.0% | 19,401 | $16,791 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Troy University | 49% | 96.0% | 13,658 | $13,869 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
University of Houston-Downtown | 33% | 90.0% | 13,730 | $14,623 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
University of Maryland Global Campus | 20% | — | 63,012 | $14,514 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
University of North Georgia | 50% | 67.9% | 19,291 | $10,785 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Western Washington University | 65% | 93.2% | 14,710 | $18,680 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Peer group median | 54% | 90.0% | 16,237 | $12,174 |
Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
UEPA organizes, evaluates, assesses, and supports improvement to operations, initiatives, and efforts so that the university can determine how well it is fulfilling its mission and achieving its goals. The office supports the development of systematic processes and tools to measure organizational performance, improve transparency, and build a culture of evidence-based decision making.
Visit IR office page- Ryan Weitzman, Ed.D.Director, Institutional Research
- Jamin ButlerSenior Analyst of Academic Resource Reporting
- Matthew GoldResearch Analyst
- Michael FerrisGeographic Information Systems Data Analyst
- Krystal Rawls, Ph.D.Director, Workforce Integration Network
- Kawena DeocampoSenior Business Intelligence Analyst
Common Data Set (1)
The institution's official annual Common Data Set publications — the most detailed reference for enrollment, admissions, and outcomes.
Documents & reports (2)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- Strategic planCSUDH Strategic Plan, 'Going Far Together'2023The CSUDH Strategic Plan, titled 'Going Far Together,' aims to establish the university as a socially just, equitable, and inclusive model urban university. The plan is built upon the pillars of 'Learn Together' and 'Thrive Together' and commits to empowering students, faculty, and staff while fostering academic excellence and equitable access. By encouraging collaboration and innovative solutions, CSUDH intends to become a national model for a socially just and inclusive metropolitan university.csudh.edu
Grants & funding opportunities (16)
Federal grant awards and open funding opportunities awarded to this institution.
- opportunityAccelerating the Pace of Substance Use Research Using Existing Data (R01)National Institutes of Healthinstitution_site
- opportunityAccelerating the Pace of Substance Use Research Using Existing Data (R21)National Institutes of Healthinstitution_site
- opportunityArchival GrantsThe Haynes Foundationinstitution_site
- opportunityCurriculum Development: Western CivilizationNational Endowment for the Humanitiesinstitution_site
- opportunityEarly Career Research ProgramU.S. Department of Energyinstitution_site
- opportunityFostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry (NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY)National Science Foundationinstitution_site
- opportunityGovernance and Democracy in the Los Angeles RegionThe Haynes Foundationinstitution_site
- opportunityGrants for Arts ProjectsNational Endowment for the Artsinstitution_site
- opportunityHousing Policy Research GrantU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developmentinstitution_site
- opportunityLandmarks of American History and Culture and Summer InstitutesNational Endowment for the Humanitiesinstitution_site
- opportunityLearning Innovation for Future-Forward Teaching (LIFT)CSU Chancellor's Officeinstitution_site
- opportunityMedia ProjectsNational Endowment for the Humanitiesinstitution_site
- opportunityScience Education Partnership Award (R25)National Institutes of Healthinstitution_site
- opportunityTeacher Quality Partnership ProgramU.S. Department of Educationinstitution_site
- opportunityThe Educational Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping ProgramU.S. Geological Surveyinstitution_site
- opportunityUrban Greening 2026CA Natural Resources Agencyinstitution_site
Notable alumni (5)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Karen BassPolitics
- Carmelita JeterAthletics
- John LangleyEntertainment
- Jerome HortonPolitics
- Lela RochonEntertainment
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