First-year deadlines
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Spring | August 31, 2026 |
| Regular decision | Fall | December 1, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: csudh.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | California State University-Dominguez Hills course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 2 3 0 | 3 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 2 3 3 | 6 credits |
| Biology | 3 | 5B & 5C BIO 102 & BIO 103 4 2 | 6 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | 5A & 5C CHE 102 & CHE 103 4 2 | 6 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 1A ENG 110 3 ENG 111 3 | 6 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 1A & 3B ENG 110 6 ENG 111 0 | 6 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | 4A PSY 101 3 0 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | 2 3 0 | 3 credits |
Show all 37 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 2 3 0 | 3 credits |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 2 MAT 191 3 0 | 3 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 2 3 3 | 6 credits |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 2 MAT 191 & MAT 193 3 3 | 6 credits |
| Biology | 3 | 5B & 5C BIO 102 & BIO 103 4 2 | 6 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | 5A & 5C CHE 102 & CHE 103 4 2 | 6 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 1A ENG 110 3 ENG 111 3 | 6 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 1A & 3B ENG 110 6 ENG 111 0 | 6 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | 4A PSY 101 3 0 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | 2 3 0 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 4 | 2 MAT 131 3 OMG 221 or SOC 220 0 | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 4A ECO 211 3 0 | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 4A ECO 210 3 0 | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 4B HIS 120 3 0 | 3 credits |
| European History | 3 | 4B 3 3 | 6 credits |
| Human Geography | 3 | 4B GEO 100 3 0 | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3B 3 SPA 110 & SPA 111 3 | 6 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3B 3 SPA 220 3 | 6 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 3B SPA 221 3 SPA 220 3 | 6 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | 3B 3 SPA 111 & SPA 220 3 | 6 credits |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 2 3 3 | 6 credits |
| Art History | 3 | 3B 3 3 | 6 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 3B 3 3 | 6 credits |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 4B 3 0 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A 1 | 3 | N/A 0 CSC 121 3 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science AB 1 | 3 | N/A 0 6 | 6 credits |
| Drawing | 3 | N/A 0 3 | 3 credits |
| Environmental Sciences 2 | 3 | 5A & 5C 4 0 | 4 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 3B 3 FRE 110 & FRE 111 3 | 6 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | 3B FRE 220 3 FRE 111 3 | 6 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3B 3 3 | 6 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3B 3 3 | 6 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 3B 3 3 | 6 credits |
| Latin | 3 | 3B 3 3 | 3 credits |
| Physics 1 3 | 3 | 5A & 5C 4 0 | 4 credits |
| Physics 2 3 | 3 | 5A & 5C 4 0 | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 5A & 5C 4 0 | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 5A & 5C 4 0 | 4 credits |
| Research | 3 | N/A 0 3 | 3 credits |
| Seminar | 3 | N/A 0 3 | 3 credits |
| Studio Art- 2D | 3 | N/A 0 3 | 3 credits |
| Studio Art- 3D | 3 | N/A 0 3 | 3 credits |
| U.S. Government and Politics | 3 | N/A 0 POL 101 3 | 3 credits |
| U.S. History | 3 | 4B 3 HIS 101 3 | 6 credits |
Source: catalog.csudh.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 554 |
| Psychology | 488 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 228 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 198 |
| Sociology | 185 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 165 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 141 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 135 |
Show the other 44 majors
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 106 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 90 |
| Computer Science | 84 |
| Human Services | 65 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 55 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 54 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 52 |
| Public Administration | 47 |
| English Language and Literature | 43 |
| History | 40 |
| Art/Art Studies | 35 |
| Mathematics | 34 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 29 |
| Political Science and Government | 28 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 27 |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 24 |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | 23 |
| Journalism | 23 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 19 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 18 |
| Biochemistry | 16 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 16 |
| Information Technology | 14 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 13 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 12 |
| Music | 12 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies | 9 |
| Philosophy | 7 |
| Physics | 7 |
| Geography | 7 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 6 |
| Organizational Leadership | 6 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
| Labor Studies | 5 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 4 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 4 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 |
| Dance | 3 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 3 |
| Women's Studies | 3 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 3 |
| Quality Control Technology/Technician | 1 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, California Collegiate Athletic Association
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, California Collegiate Athletic Association
Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
12,927,614 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Long Beach (Daugherty Field) (LGB)
Nearest hub airport
Los Angeles International (LAX)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 15.5 of 20
Elevation
97 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
49°F
July high
77°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
9 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$3,570 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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Straight-line distance between campuses
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