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California State University, Dominguez Hills cultivates an academic community committed to justice, equity, and inclusion – one that fosters a sense of belonging and advances social mobility for our graduates. With an education grounded in culturally sustaining practices, innovative research, creativity, and community engagement, CSUDH students are equipped to succeed and thrive in a complex, global society.
1st
among public universities in CA in awarding bachelor's degrees to African Americans
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
1st
in the U.S. for economic mobility
CollegeNet
1st
in the west for affordability
EdSmart.com
36th
nationally for highest amount of Latinx students
Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine
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The Model Urban University
California State University, Dominguez Hills has been transforming lives in the South Bay for more than 60 years with an educational environment that champions community, diversity, and equity.
By The Numbers
CSUDH’s commitment to increasing access to higher education is most visible in the unique student population we serve.

46.5%
First Generation

52.6%
Pell Eligible

86.4%
Students of Color

13,816
Undergraduate

1,714
Graduate/Post Baccalaureate

15,530
Total Students
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Academics

54
Undergraduate Majors

26
Graduate Majors

26:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Degrees Conferred 2021-22

4,505
Undergraduate Majors

760
Graduate Majors

677
Credential Post-Baccalaureate
Alumni
Fifty-five years after CSUDH conferred degrees on the first graduating class (in 1967), CSUDH’s alumni ranks surpass 110,000. Our alumni are Congressional leaders, educators, Olympians and pro athletes, peace officers, mayors, city council people and public servants, entertainers, scientists, doctors, nurses and health care professionals, entrepreneurs, advocates, and so much more. Every day they are using their degree to impact their families, their communities - and the world.

60%
Live within 25-mile radius of campus

$6,120
More earned from a CSUDH degree

2.1 Billion
Attributed to earnings from degree
110,000+
Alumni and Counting
Gracie Ann Dinkins, MD ('87, BA, Chemistry) was an honored guest at the Class of 2021 commencement ceremony
Meet some of our esteemed alumni
A Leader in Climate Justice
CSUDH serves communities and students most vulnerable to the impacts of global climate change. Our institution's progress in reducing its carbon footprint has dramatically changed the face of what leadership in sustainability looks like in higher education.

1 Million Watts
Renewable Energy from solar panels

1,500 lbs
Food distributed to in-need students annually

58 tons
Organic waste diverted from landfill annually
50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
Since July 2019.