by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at California State University-Dominguez Hills, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at California State University-Dominguez Hills stood at $7,449 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $20,049. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees came to $1,365 in-state and $1,365 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,084 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,365 | $1,365 |
| Total | $7,449 | $20,049 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
What does California State University-Dominguez Hills cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how California State University-Dominguez Hills tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Relative to the national field, California State University-Dominguez Hills is fairly typical on price.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the California State University-Dominguez Hills Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at California State University-Dominguez Hills has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| One Year Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,084 | $18,684 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at CSUDH has changed across the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition climbed 6.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $21,257 the year ahead.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 1.84%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $7,585. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 1.95%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $20,440.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,585 | $20,440 |
| In 2 Years | $7,724 | $20,838 |
| In 3 Years | $7,865 | $21,244 |
| In 4 Years | $8,009 | $21,658 |
| In 5 Years | $8,156 | $22,080 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $84,180, versus roughly $31,183 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at California State University-Dominguez Hills, check out the California State University-Dominguez Hills Financial Aid page.
