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CSU Dominguez Hills is in Carson, California. Carson is a small city. The school is a public institution. CSU Dominguez Hills issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include family and social work and liberal arts.
Not all applicants to CSU Dominguez Hills are accepted. Just 13% of applicants in 2005 were accepted at the school. The top quarter of students at CSU Dominguez Hills scored at least 470 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 370 to 480 in 2005.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The CSU Dominguez Hills teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 12,357 students study at the school (in 2005). CSU Dominguez Hills is particularly welcoming to minority students. Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.
Part-time study is common at CSU Dominguez Hills. Students participate in California Collegiate Athletic Association athletics.
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
More complete details are provided below.
California State University - Dominguez Hills
1000 E Victoria St
Carson, CA 90747-0005
General Phone: (310) 243-3300
Admissions Phone: (310) 243-3600
Financial Aid Phone: (310) 243-3691
http://www.csudh.edu
CSU Dominguez Hills awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 815 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, humanities, English, liberal arts and humanities, history, Spanish language, political science, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 507 | education, special ed, math teaching |
| Business And Management | 448 | business management, business and related services, labor studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 236 | psychology, behavioral sciences, marriage and family therapy, school psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 225 | public administration, human services |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 218 | registered nursing |
| Media | 81 | communication studies, digital communications |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 63 | health service and sciences, clinical lab tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 60 | health and physical education, occupational therapy, parks and recreation studies |
| Science | 58 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics |
| Engineering Technician | 45 | quality control tech |
| Art Studies | 24 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 17 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 7 | drama |
| Hospitality | 4 | tourism and travel |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for CSU Dominguez Hills in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,716 | 40 |
| Master's degree | 1,108 | 18 |
In 2005, CSU Dominguez Hills had a total enrollment of 12,357 students (8,909 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 32% |
| Women | 68% |
| Full-Time | 87% |
| Part-Time | 13% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 62% |
| Graduate | 38% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 20% |
| Black | 26% |
| Hispanic | 31% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 97% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
CSU Dominguez Hills offers campus housing for 537 of its 8,909 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Carson, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,144 | 1,036 | 13% | 777 | 75% |
| Men | 2,751 | 341 | 12% | 247 | 72% |
| Women | 5,393 | 695 | 13% | 530 | 76% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 370 | 470 |
| SAT Math | 370 | 480 |
| ACT Verbal | 13 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 18 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 73% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 26% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (310) 243-3600
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,991 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,161 |
| Room and board | $ 7,770 |
| Room charge | $ 5,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,630 |
Financial Aid:
CSU Dominguez Hills participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 114100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (310) 243-3691
CSU Dominguez Hills has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $97,147 | 10 | $95,762 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $75,876 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 9 | $68,891 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 4 | $76,096 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $86,884 | 23 | $81,253 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 74 | $83,355 | 33 | $80,464 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $70,090 | 20 | $65,742 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 33 | $56,570 | 32 | $55,346 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 21 | $51,946 | 25 | $51,624 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 145 | $71,155 | 110 | $63,926 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 39 | 59 | 98 |
| Basketball | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Track | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 38 | 48 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Labor Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Mathematics Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Geography
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets CSU Dominguez Hills Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 2% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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