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California State University-Northridge

Northridge, CA · Public · Large city · Website

California State University-Northridge campus
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Admission rate
94%
Open
Average net price
$6,346
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings
$63,721
10 years after enrolling

Summary

California State University-Northridge is a public college in Northridge, CA with 32,691 undergraduates. It admits 94% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $6,346 per year ($4,429 for families earning under $30,000). 57% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $63,721 ten years after enrolling.

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Admissions

Admission rate
94%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
29,789
Fall 2023
Admitted
27,748
Fall 2023
Yield
20%
of admitted students enrolled

What California State University-Northridge looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementNot considered
  • RecommendationsNot considered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$20,014
sticker price, per year
In-state tuition
$7,850
Out-of-state tuition
$21,170

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$4,429
  • $30–48k$4,460
  • $48–75k$5,948
  • $75–110k$9,780
  • $110k+$17,634

Get a personal estimate with California State University-Northridge's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
57%
Freshman retention
73%
Median earnings
$63,721
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$15,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
32,691
Student–faculty ratio
25:1
Receive Pell grants
61%
  • White18%
  • Hispanic58%
  • Black6%
  • Asian9%

California State University-Northridge FAQ

What is California State University-Northridge's acceptance rate?+

California State University-Northridge admits 94% of applicants, which makes it open.

Is California State University-Northridge test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to California State University-Northridge?+

In Fall 2023, 29,789 students applied to California State University-Northridge and 27,748 were admitted; 5,545 enrolled.

Does California State University-Northridge consider legacy status?+

No. California State University-Northridge reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does California State University-Northridge require an essay?+

California State University-Northridge reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does California State University-Northridge cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $20,014 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $6,346.

What is California State University-Northridge's graduation rate?+

57% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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