California State University-Northridge

Northridge, CA · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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California State University-Northridge reported a 93.1% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. California State University-Northridge is a public 4-year institution in Northridge, CA. The historical average net price is $7,021 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

93.1%

29,789 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$7,021

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

56.5%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

73.4%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

32,691

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at California State University-Northridge, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$4,905
$30,001 – $48,000$5,450
$48,001 – $75,000$7,744
$75,001 – $110,000$11,262
$110,000+$18,040

Top Majors at California State University-Northridge

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing1,574
Psychology1,037
Communication & Journalism736
Social Sciences728
Health Professions554
Visual & Performing Arts471
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice395
Engineering379
Education376
Computer & Information Sciences347

Financial Aid at California State University-Northridge

About California State University-Northridge

Official website: https://www.csun.edu/

Admissions: https://www.csun.edu/admissions-financial-aid

Frequently Asked Questions About California State University-Northridge

What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Northridge?

California State University-Northridge reported a 93% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 29,789. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into California State University-Northridge?

The historical 93% acceptance rate suggests California State University-Northridge was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend California State University-Northridge?

The stored historical average net price at California State University-Northridge is $7,021 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 87%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $12,000 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at California State University-Northridge?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for California State University-Northridge is 57%. its stored first-year retention rate is 73%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is California State University-Northridge test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for California State University-Northridge?

California State University-Northridge's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on January 31, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on California State University-Northridge's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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