California State University, Dominguez Hills

California State University, Dominguez Hills is a public university in Carson, California, and one of 23 campuses in the California State University system. Founded in 1960 and established in the wake of the 1965 Watts Rebellion to expand access to higher education, the institution serves the South Bay region of Los Angeles County and the wider Southern California area. Its stated mission is to expand educational opportunities in underserved communities and to advance social mobility.

The university delivers instruction through six academic colleges, offering 54 undergraduate majors and 26 graduate programs. Degree programmes are grounded in culturally sustaining practices, innovative research, creativity, and community engagement. CSU Dominguez Hills has been ranked second in the nation for expanding college access and increasing economic opportunities, and it has provided knowledge, talent and leadership to Southern California for more than five decades.

The campus is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). Its working culture reflects a commitment to justice, equity and inclusion, with an emphasis on fostering a sense of belonging within its academic community.