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
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Sociology, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
114.6
199.08
283.56
368.04
452.52
537

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 5
  • Women's Studies 4
  • African-American/Black Studies 3
  • Asian Studies/Civilization 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 99
  • Biochemistry 5
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 537
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 21
  • Organizational Leadership 9
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 1
  • Labor Studies 0
Communication
  • Public Relations/Image Management 80
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 17
  • Journalism 14
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 4
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Recording Arts Technology/Technician 27
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 83
  • Computer and Information Sciences, Other 58
  • Information Technology 19
Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 238
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Quality Control Technology/Technician 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 49
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 19
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 185
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 127
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 127
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 127
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 44
History
  • History, General 24
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 170
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 143
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 17
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 41
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Behavioral Sciences 20
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 2
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Parks
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 119
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 7
  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 6
  • Chemistry, General 6
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 530
  • Psychology, Other 0
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Human Services, General 100
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 100
  • Human Services, General 100
  • Public Administration 41
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 219
  • Political Science and Government, General 36
  • Anthropology, General 7
  • Geography 5
  • Economics, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 50
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 42
  • Design and Applied Arts, Other 21
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 18
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 14
  • Music, General 13
  • Dance, General 1

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