California State University-Dominguez Hills prices its education accessibly across the income spectrum, reflecting its mission as a broad-access public institution in the Los Angeles region. Low-income families pay approximately $7,303 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $8,855, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,947.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $23,191 |
| Tuition and Fees | $20,049 |
| Room and Board | $18,444 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,152 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$14,576 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $8,615 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,303 |
| $30–48k | $8,090 |
| $48–75k | $8,855 |
| $75–110k | $12,323 |
| $110k+ | $18,947 |
California State University-Dominguez Hills prices its education accessibly across the income spectrum, reflecting its mission as a broad-access public institution in the Los Angeles region. Low-income families pay approximately $7,303 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $8,855, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,947. Azimuth ranks California State University-Dominguez Hills #54 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The net price illusion is real at many institutions, but at CSUDH the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay is meaningful, particularly for students who qualify for need-based aid. Need-based grant and scholarship aid plays a central role in how CSUDH serves its student population. The university draws a large share of Pell-eligible students, and the net price figures above reflect the impact of federal, state, and institutional aid working together to reduce out-of-pocket costs. Families applying for aid use the FAFSA, and California's Cal Grant program provides additional state-funded support that further reduces costs for qualifying residents — a meaningful advantage for the predominantly California-resident student body. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $13,807, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $11,061; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $58,922, median federal debt of $13,807 projects to a monthly payment of about $156 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of California State University-Dominguez Hills earn median 4-year earnings of $58,922, placing California State University-Dominguez Hills in the 39.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $13,715 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 91.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks California State University-Dominguez Hills #589 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 591 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $63,662, ranked #124 nationally in its major. Psychology, General reports 576 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $52,742, ranked #79 nationally in its major. Sociology reports 286 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $55,100, ranked #39 nationally in its major. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 249 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $57,727, ranked #33 nationally in its major.
