Overview
California State University-Northridge is a public university in Los Angeles and one of the largest single-campus universities in the nation. CSU Northridge encompasses nine colleges and schools conferring 68 bachelor’s degrees. Additionally, CSUN has been designated as an Hispanic-serving institution and is home to the National Center on Deafness. For students who wish to spend part of their university experience learning in another culture, CSUN participates in the California State University International Programs enabling travel to countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America.
Acceptance Rate:
86%
Average Net Price:
$8,882
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.4
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $7,458 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $17,538 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $8,752 |
| Books and Supplies | $1338 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
57%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,511
57%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,667
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,666
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
75%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2393
62%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,667
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$241,338,944
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$36,387,533
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
20%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,462
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$138
Students receiving federal loans
20%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,889
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,940
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
25965
Students Applied
72%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
4339
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | January 31 | May 1 |
Application Fee
$70
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
37,579
Total Number of Undergrads
32,181
0
100
30%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
56%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
24:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
144
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
70%
Student Organizations
250
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Matadors
School Colors
red, black, and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
214
Total Female Athletes
246
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
6
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Beach Volleyball
California State University-Northridge Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Orange
San Diego
New York
Top 5 Employers
Kaiser Permanente
Northrop Grumman
Bank of America
The Walt Disney Company
Amazon
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Sales
Arts and Design
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$138
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe activities and parties are a lot of fun to participate in and the people are really fun to hang out with.
Kirk from Northridge, CA
Almost all my professors have been extremely helpful, I have learned a lot not just from my professors but also my classmates. I have also learned a lot about the campus as well as myself in and out of the classroom.
Qundeel from El Segundo, CA
My first semester I had amazing teachers and I was able to achieve a 3.29 GPA. My second semester a few of my teachers lacked in certain areas and I wasn't able to learn as much as I did my first semester. Overall the teachers are really good at instilling information in your head and getting you to master the subjects.
Austin from Glendale, CA
I have had amazing professors this past academic year. Each of my classes had been engaging and the prfoessors have been very diverse and knowledgeable about their subject of expertise.
Caitlin from Palmdale, CA
CSUN is a smaller university, but has a lot to offer and is close to home for many people. The advisers are always there to help and make sure you are on task and recommend programs to get into that help accelerate your graduation process. There are always events and giveaways going on that you can do whenever you are bored waiting for class.
Jennifer from Pacoima, CA
I am learning a lot at CSUN like the different majors the college offers and the interesting classes and clubs. The professors have office hours so you know they are their to help you when you need help. I learn that I don't have to do all the work on my own when CSUN has all this cool resources like the library, information canter, and advisers.
Melisa from Los Angeles, CA
The perfect university in all aspects! Whether it be through sports, education, clubs, or connects, CSUN is guaranteed to get you ready for the real world, and you'll have fun doing it! In just one year, I have discovered my perfect school, and I'm proud to say I'm a Northridge Matador!
Estelle robinson
Cal State Northridge has a wide variety of clubs for students to be able participate. Their app is just amazing and I loved it! I really just enjoy the fact that they offer a wide variety of majors and students are able to decide from many great departments that offer the majors.
anon
Beautiful Campus.
Dedicated Professors.
Several places to study, relax, eat, or wind down.
Dedicated Professors.
Several places to study, relax, eat, or wind down.
Future Educator
This university has many top notch colleges, so if you are interested in learning something, California State University of Northridge, or CSUN, may have the program for you. For example, CSUN has a College of Geography, with leaders such as Professor Steven Graves teaching 100 level classes as well as the higher level ones. Then there are lots of free lectures dealing with topics of today. For example, last semester I went to a lecture that dealt with Thailand and Human Trafficking.
Bryan from Woodland Hills, CA
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