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California State University-Dominguez Hills

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,060

Cost of attendance at California State University-Dominguez Hills in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,940

Cost of attendance at California State University-Dominguez Hills in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at California State University-Dominguez Hills was $4,500. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at CSUDH

CSUDH net price calculator

$4,500

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average $10,382
National average $12,582
Below is the net price of CSUDH for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $4,500 $183 (4%) $2,603 $2,736 $5,782 $10,525 $13,171
2021 $4,683 $89 (2%) $2,657 $3,329 $6,333 $11,085 $13,579
2020 $4,594 $61 (1%) $2,455 $3,115 $6,907 $10,904 $13,551
2019 $4,533 $424 (9%) $1,888 $3,222 $6,902 $11,188 $13,193
2018 $4,957 $1,660 (50%) $2,498 $3,310 $7,673 $11,469 $13,645
2017 $3,297 $467 (12%) $1,261 $2,302 $6,476 $11,125 $12,128
2016 $3,764 $2,124 (130%) $1,186 $2,332 $7,254 $11,867 $12,900
2015 $1,640 $1,151 (41%) $511 $2,002 $5,991 $10,831 $12,331
2014 $2,791 -- $1,592 $3,104 $8,070 $12,615 $12,319

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of California State University-Dominguez Hills's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $32,050 $51 $7,060 $23,890 $1,100
2021 $32,101 $4,798 (18%) $6,941 $24,160 $1,000
2020 $27,303 $941 (4%) $6,946 $18,387 $1,970
2019 $26,362 $1,205 (5%) $6,942 $17,520 $1,900
2018 $25,157 $1,212 (5%) $6,837 $16,470 $1,850
2017 $23,945 $210 $6,423 $15,758 $1,764
2016 $23,735 $435 (2%) $6,213 $15,758 $1,764
2015 $23,300 $369 (2%) $6,139 $15,415 $1,746
2014 $22,931 $871 (4%) $6,100 $15,121 $1,710
2013 $23,802 -- $6,095 $16,042 $1,665

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does CSUDH provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 825 dormitories available to its students at $9,630 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at CSUDH is $1,070 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
CSUDH estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,100.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, CSUDH estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $2,662
  • If living off-campus, with family: $4,046
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $4,238
How much is CSUDH application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $70 and $70 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
CSUDH offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Housing and Meal

California State University-Dominguez Hills offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at California State University-Dominguez Hills for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 N/A $9,630 N/A 0 825
2021 N/A $9,000 N/A 0 563
2020 N/A $10,360 N/A 0 712
2019 N/A $9,642 N/A 0 718
2018 N/A $9,012 N/A 0 708
2017 N/A $8,712 N/A 0 660
2016 N/A $8,424 N/A 0 679

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by California State University-Dominguez Hills during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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