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California State University, Dominguez Hills, also referred to as CSUDH, was built in 1960. However, it was only in 1966, following the Watts Riots, that the university started its full fledged educational programs in response to the communal outcry over the lack of higher education opportunities in Los Angeles’ African American suburbs.
CSUDH offers enrollment to over 13,000 students every year on its 346-acre campus. There are more than 40 undergraduate majors, 20 master's degrees, and a number of certificate and credit programs that students can choose from. The school also has a recognized nursing program.
The athletic teams of CSUDH are known as the Toros, and the university boasts of a 27,000 seat multiple-sports complex called the Home Depot Center. There are separate soccer, cross-country, volleyball, basketball, softball and track and field teams for men and women. The alumni consists of literary and screen personalities like Wendel Vernon Eckford, Kate Gale, Scott Shaw, Clarence Gilyard, John Langley, Lela Rochon and Brian Kehew, and famous journalists like Steffan Tubbs.
The main campus of CSU Dominguez Hills is in Carson, CA (a small city). The school is a public school. CSU Dominguez Hills offers degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to family and social work and liberal arts.
CSU Dominguez Hills does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, 14% of people who applied to the school were accepted. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 360 to 470. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 350 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at CSU Dominguez Hills are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007, the school had 12,082 enrolled students. CSU Dominguez Hills has a larger minority student population than most schools. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school.
Many students are part-timers. Student athletes at the school belong to the California Collegiate Athletic Association for major sports.
CSU Dominguez Hills offers comparatively low-priced tuition.
More complete details are provided below.
California State University Dominguez Hills
1000 E Victoria St
Carson, CA 90747-0005
General Phone: (310) 243-3300
http://www.csudh.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 786 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, English, liberal arts and humanities, humanities, history, Spanish language, political science, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 479 | education, special ed, math teaching |
| Business And Management | 459 | business management, business and related services, labor studies |
| Family And Social Work | 276 | public administration, human services |
| Therapy And Counseling | 219 | psychology, behavioral sciences, marriage and family therapy, school psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 184 | registered nursing |
| Media | 107 | communication studies, digital communications |
| Medical Support And Technology | 67 | health service and sciences, clinical lab tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 52 | health and physical education, parks and recreation studies, occupational therapy |
| Engineering Technician | 34 | quality control tech |
| Science | 34 | biology, geology, chemistry, physics |
| Mathematics | 17 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 17 | art studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 14 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | computer science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 10 | drama |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for CSU Dominguez Hills in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,819 | 40 |
| Master's degree | 954 | 19 |
In 2007, CSU Dominguez Hills had a total enrollment of 12,082 students (8,943 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 27% |
| Women | 73% |
| Full-Time | 92% |
| Part-Time | 8% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 73% |
| Graduate | 27% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 16% |
| Black | 26% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
CSU Dominguez Hills offers campus housing for 652 of its 8,943 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Carson, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9,698 | 1,329 | 14% | 1,058 | 80% |
| Men | 3,237 | 385 | 12% | 285 | 74% |
| Women | 6,461 | 944 | 15% | 773 | 82% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 360 | 470 |
| SAT Math | 350 | 450 |
| ACT Verbal | 12 | 18 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 18 |
| 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 | 66% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 23% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,377 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,547 |
| Room and board | $ 8,690 |
| Room charge | $ 6,210 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,092 |
Financial Aid:
CSU Dominguez Hills participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 114100)
CSU Dominguez Hills has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 87 | 58 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 47 | 56 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 33 | 37 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $113,465 | 8 | $103,914 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $97,113 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 6 | $81,308 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 7 | $83,825 | 6 | $73,506 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $95,034 | 24 | $89,527 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 62 | $94,203 | 24 | $94,173 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 29 | $78,074 | 26 | $74,917 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 37 | $67,402 | 46 | $66,900 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 16 | $63,011 | 14 | $61,591 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 144 | $80,603 | 110 | $74,070 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 37 | 65 | 102 |
| Basketball | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| Baseball | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Track | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 38 | 49 |
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
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
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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 3% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career 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 Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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