Admission at California State University, Dominguez Hills is offered for two intake- Fall and Spring. However, some selective PG programs are available in Summer as well. With an acceptance rate of 77%, CSUDH is one of the leniently selective university.

California State University, Dominguez Hillsoffers various PG and UG courses in the fields of Education, Biology, Environmental Science, Marital & Family Therapy, Nursing, and more. International applicants are require to have a minimum High school GPA of 3.0 for UG and GPA of 2.5 for PG, Along with score of TOEFL iBT and other exams required to study in the USA.

Highlights 

Application Portal CalstateApply
Application Fee (non-refundable) 70 USD
Acceptance Rate 77%
Mode of Payment Credit card
Academic Calendar Semester-based
Intake session Fall/ Spring/ Summer
Work experience Required for some programs
Financial Aid Scholarships, Loans
Admission Helpdesk (310) 243-3696

California State University Admission Deadlines

Admissions applications at CSUDH are invited in the Spring and Fall seasons. The university has fixed admission deadlines for UG and PG programs. International applicants are advised to adhere to the following deadlines:

Deadline Fall Spring
Priority Deadlines for UG and PG December 1 August 31
Deadlines for UG May 1 November 1
Deadlines for PG April 30 October 31

California State University International Admissions

CSUDH requires international applicants to fulfil several admission requirements at the time of application submission. Addition to admission requirements, international students must complete their visa process in time. Required documents for International Students to get admission in California State University.

  • Proof of English language proficiency test
  • Marks scored in an entrance exam (if required).
  • Affidavit of financial support
  • Certificates/ transcripts for all schools attended.
  • Include transcripts for ESL coursework.
  • Submit the Intent to enrol
  • It's a must for international students to produce health insurance.

English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

Test name Minimum Score Required (UG) Minimum Score Required (PG)
TOEFL iBT 61 80
IELTS Academic 5.5 6.5
PTE Academic 44 53

Visa process for international students

International students are required to apply for a necessary student visa to study in the USA. Students whose application has been approved will be issued the I-20 form. Then applicants can schedule an interview with the US Embassy for the Visa process. Requirements to obtain a student a US study visa are mentioned below:

  • A valid passport with a validity date at least six months beyond your period of stay
  • Recent passport size photograph
  • Confirmation page of DS-160
  • Form I -20
  • Payment of application fees for SEVIS
  • Application as a non-immigrant

California State University Undergraduate Admissions

At CSUDH, undergraduate applicants are offered more than 40 programs in varying academic areas. The admission process is same for domestic as well as international apploicants.

Application Portal: CalstateApply
Application fee: 55 USD
Admission Requirements:

  • High school certificates/ transcripts
  • English Proficiency Test score
  • SAT/ ACT scores.

California State University Graduate Admissions

CSUDH offers several graduate programs to prospective applicants in academic fields like Business Administration, Arts, Computer Science, and Education. The admission process and requirements are similar for a majority of the graduate programs.

Application Portal: CalstateApply
Application Fee: 55 USD
General Admission Requirements 

  • Undergraduate degree
  • Minimum GPA
  • Transcripts
  • ELP scores

Mentioned below are the course specific requirements for some of the popular courses at CSUDH:

Requirement MS Computer Science MS Psychology MA Sociology MS Systems Engineering MPA Public  Administration
GPA 2.75 3.0 2.75 2.5 3.0
Required Test GRE GRE - - -
Intake session Fall and Spring Fall Fall Fall Fall and Spring
Resume Not Required Required Not Required Not Required Required
Recommendation Letter 3 3 2 Not Required 2
Perosnal Statement Required Required Not Required Not Required 1-2 Pages

The university not only offer academic and personal success, but it also offers a wide range of student services to support them. After getting admission to the university, students also helps I extra-curricular activities which boost students confidence and helps them to outshine in their career.