A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at CSUDH are mainly Hispanic with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 92% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
California State University Dominguez Hills has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
8%
|
| Black |
13%
|
| Hispanic |
59%
|
| Asian |
10%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 66% more female students than male students enrolled at California State University Dominguez Hills with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, CSUDH has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
38%
|
| Women |
62%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6,186
|
| Women |
10,240
|
CSUDH serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
99%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
74% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 39% |
| Part time Undergrads | 27.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110547 IPEDS survey data for California State University Dominguez Hills.