California State University, Dominguez Hills is a public university in Carson, California, serving the South Bay region of Los Angeles County. Founded in 1960, it is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system. The institution offers 54 undergraduate majors and 26 graduate programs distributed across six colleges, delivering education and community-engaged research to Southern California and beyond.
The university holds federal designations as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. Its academic approach emphasises culturally sustaining pedagogy and a commitment to justice, equity, and inclusion. Research and creative endeavour form central pillars of the institution's work, alongside efforts to foster a sense of belonging within its academic community.
Dominguez Hills was strategically established to expand educational opportunities in underserved communities during a period of significant social change. The institution focuses on advancing social mobility and providing knowledge and talent to its region, with a particular emphasis on community engagement across its academic programmes.
