CSU Dominguez Hills sits in Carson, in the South Bay part of Los Angeles County, between the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles and the city's aerospace corridor. It was founded in 1960 and serves many first-generation and working students. Business, nursing, computer science, kinesiology and public administration draw the largest numbers. The stadium used by the LA Galaxy stands on the campus grounds.
Carson, California, United States
Official website: csudh.edu
1960
Public, California State University system
Carson, South Bay Los Angeles
Dignity Health Sports Park, home of the LA Galaxy
$17,000 – $20,000
International students, tuition plus nonresident fees
$18,000 – $24,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on csudh.edu before you apply.
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
BS Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
BS Kinesiology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
Master of Public Administration
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
Low fees in the middle of Los Angeles County.
Evening classes that suit working students.
A campus shared with a professional soccer stadium.
Graduates work at the ports, in logistics and in South Bay aerospace firms.
MPA and business alumni join Los Angeles County and city agencies.
Eligible F-1 graduates can apply for OPT after finishing.
Undergrad
Oct to early Dec
Postgrad
Spring deadlines
Undergrad
Aug to Sep
Postgrad
Selected programmes
Carson is a suburban, largely residential city. Torrance, Long Beach and the beaches at Redondo are all within about 20 minutes by car.
Most students commute. Rent is high but lower than on the Westside, and a car makes life far easier here.
Form I-20 issued by the institution
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Undergraduates apply through Cal State Apply, usually October 1 to early December for fall and in late summer for spring. Graduate deadlines vary by programme, so check the department page.
CSUDH admits in fall and, for many programmes, in spring too.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, California State University - Dominguez Hills issues the Form I-20. After that it's the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Business, computer science, kinesiology, the MBA and the Master of Public Administration are popular. Undergraduates are assessed on school grades; graduate applicants need a bachelor's degree and about IELTS 6.5.
Scholarships for international students are limited. Enrolled students can apply through the university's general scholarship portal.
