# California State University-Northridge

Northridge, CA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/california-state-university-northridge

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 94% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 29,789 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 27,748 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $20,014 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $6,346 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $4,429 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $4,460 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $5,948 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $9,780 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $17,634 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 32,691 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 57% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $63,721 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $15,000 (FY2024) |

## What California State University-Northridge considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 110608. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology