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“Defining the Future”
California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) is a public comprehensive university located in Carson, California, part of the California State University system. Founded in 1960, the university serves one of the most diverse student populations in the nation, holding designations as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and a Minority-Serving Institution (MSI). CSUDH enrolls approximately 14,000-15,000 students across undergraduate and graduate programs through its five colleges. The university's location in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County provides students access to major employment centers including aerospace, healthcare, logistics, entertainment, and technology industries. CSUDH is known for its strong programs in nursing, business, education, and the social sciences. The campus emphasizes social justice, community engagement, and workforce development, serving first-generation college students and working adults in significant numbers. Athletics compete at the NCAA Division II level in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA), with strong programs in tennis, soccer, and basketball.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$20,054
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $20,049
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
