Admissions

At California State University, Dominguez Hills, we're building a better future for each other, our communities, and all of California. We take pride in of our responsibility to help grow and foster the next generation of leaders. Each and every Toro is unique in pursuit and personality, but all are united in their drive to make a difference and give back. Discover your full potential at CSUDH.

To learn about the application process, cost, financial aid, housing and more, select your student status below.

First-Time, First-Year Applicants

Transfer Applicants

Graduate Applicants

International Applicants

Your Major, Guaranteed

Not every college can guarantee you'll get the major you want. At CSUDH, you'll be able to enroll in the major of your choice if you're admitted to the university. This does not include specialized, online-only programs such as Organizational Leadership Studies and Nursing.

College of Arts & Humanities

College of Business Administration & Public Policy

College of Education

College of Natural & Behavioral Sciences

College of Health, Human Services & Nursing

College of Continuing & Professional Education

The Affordable Choice

Higher education is an investment in your future, and CSUDH is here to help make that investment as affordable as possible. Our flexible Financial Aid and Scholarship options can further reduce the cost of your education. For 2025-26, undergraduate tuition and fees for a full-time student are $7,858 per year. The vast majority of our students receive scholarships and grants that cover all of their tuition and don’t need to be paid back. That’s why Forbes named CSUDH to its list of colleges that offer the best return on investment.

Annual Undergraduate University Fees for a Full-Time Student

2025-2026 Annual Undergraduate University Fees for a Full-Time Student (Based on 24 units per year)

Tuition fees for California residents: $6,450
Other campus-based fees: $1,408
Total: $7,858 per academic year

Annual Undergraduate University Fees for a Part-Time Student

2025-2026 Annual Undergraduate University Fees for a Part-Time Student

Tuition fees for California residents: $3,738
Other campus-based fees: $1,408
Total: $5,146 per academic year

Detailed cost information can be found on the Student Financial Services website.

Costs for Other Students

Non-California resident fee for both graduate and undergraduate students is $444 per unit, in addition to the university fees listed above.
Foreign Visa Student fee for both graduate and undergraduate students is $444 per unit, in addition to the university fees listed above. More information on financial costs for international students is available here.
Teaching Credential Student: Full-time = $8,896 (includes $1,408 in campus-based fees); Part-time = $5,752 (includes $1,408 in campus-based fees)
Graduate Students: Full-time = $9,472 (includes $1,408 in campus-based fees); Part-time = $6,088 (includes $1,408 in campus-based fees)
Nursing students pay a reduced Student Center fee of $43 for the fall and spring term. Nursing students do not pay a Health Services fee.

Detailed cost information can be found on the Student Financial Services website.

Estimated Cost for Books and Supplies

For Full-time students, we estimate the cost for books and supplies up to $1,180.
For Part-time students, we estimate the cost for books and supplies to range from $295 - $590.