California State University, Dominguez Hills
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How strong are the academics at California State University, Dominguez Hills?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

25:1
Student to faculty ratio
30
Average class size
18%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Cal State Dominguez Hills has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 25:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
78
10-19
356
20-29
451
30-39
383
40-49
273
50-99
41
100+
18

Honors Programs

California State University, Dominguez Hills has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Cal State Dominguez Hills' website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at California State University, Dominguez Hills:

66%
First-year retention rate
18%
4-year grad rate
48%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are California State University, Dominguez Hills' most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Sociology, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
174
256.8
339.6
422.4
505.2
588

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 5
  • African-American/Black Studies 2
  • Women's Studies 2
  • Women's Studies 2
  • African-American/Black Studies 1
  • Asian Studies/Civilization 1
  • Asian Studies/Civilization 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 88
  • Biochemistry 9
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 588
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 31
  • Labor Studies 7
  • Business Administration and Management, General 3
  • Labor Studies 1
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 0
Communication
  • Public Relations/Image Management 115
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 33
  • Journalism 28
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 12
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Recording Arts Technology/Technician 9
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 82
  • Computer and Information Sciences, Other 54
  • Information Technology 17
Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 243
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Quality Control Technology/Technician 3
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 61
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 20
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 181
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 150
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 150
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 150
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 62
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 1
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 1
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 1
History
  • History, General 28
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 248
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 158
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 30
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 2
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 32
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Behavioral Sciences 20
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 4
  • Behavioral Sciences 1
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Parks
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 149
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 3
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 7
  • Physics, General 4
  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 3
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 574
  • Psychology, General 2
  • Psychology, Other 0
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 128
  • Human Services, General 128
  • Human Services, General 128
  • Public Administration 37
  • Public Administration 1
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 283
  • Political Science and Government, General 35
  • Anthropology, General 28
  • Geography 4
  • Sociology, General 3
  • Geography 3
  • Political Science and Government, General 2
  • Economics, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 66
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 38
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 15
  • Design and Applied Arts, Other 13
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 12
  • Music, General 9
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
  • Art/Art Studies, General 2
  • Dance, General 1

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