- Acceptance rate: 93% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $4,438 a year (2022–23)
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California State University Dominguez Hills reported an acceptance rate of 93% for fall 2024.
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California State University Dominguez Hills GPA requirements
California State University Dominguez Hills requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and California State University Dominguez Hills hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
California State University Dominguez Hills acceptance rate
California State University Dominguez Hills admitted 18,586 of 19,921 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 93%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
California State University Dominguez Hills is a public 4-year university in Carson, California, with 12,632 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What California State University Dominguez Hills looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
California State University Dominguez Hills didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
California State University Dominguez Hills awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $4,438 a year at California State University Dominguez Hills in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into California State University Dominguez Hills with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. California State University Dominguez Hills admitted 93% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at California State University Dominguez Hills?
A lot: California State University Dominguez Hills requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is California State University Dominguez Hills test optional?
Check California State University Dominguez Hills' admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. California State University Dominguez Hills was test blind: it didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What is the acceptance rate at California State University Dominguez Hills?
California State University Dominguez Hills' acceptance rate was 93% for fall 2024: it admitted 18,586 of 19,921 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is it easy to get into California State University Dominguez Hills?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. California State University Dominguez Hills admitted 93% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does California State University Dominguez Hills look for?
California State University Dominguez Hills requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at California State University Dominguez Hills?
Yes. California State University Dominguez Hills awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does California State University Dominguez Hills cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $4,438 a year at California State University Dominguez Hills in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does California State University Dominguez Hills require an essay?
No. California State University Dominguez Hills doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at California State University Dominguez Hills if a parent went there?
No. California State University Dominguez Hills doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check California State University Dominguez Hills' official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: California State University-Dominguez HillsU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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