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California State University-Northridge

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Acceptance Rate 88 %
SAT Average 1,005
Tuition & Fees $18,923
($7,043)
Student Population 40,381
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $9,442

Academic Overview

California State University-Northridge is a public, four-years institute located in Northridge, California. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - professional practice.
The 2022 tuition & fees is $7,043 for California residents and $18,923 for out-of-state students. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 40,381 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 88% and the graduation rate is 55% last year.
The salary after graduation from California State University-Northridge varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $49,700. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2022 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2021-2022, CSUN's tuition & fees is $7,043 for California residents and $18,923 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2022 average tuition & fees are $8,477 for in-state students and $17,981 for out-of-state students.
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2022 Tuition & Fees
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$7,043$18,923
Graduate$8,477$17,981
[Chart] 2021-2022 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2022 key academic statistics at CSUN. The acceptance rate of CSUN is 88% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 23%. The average graduation rate is 55% and the transfer-out rate is 6%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,442 and 75% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 40,381 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for California State University-Northridge is 88 %.
Acceptance Rate
88%
Graduation Rate for California State University-Northridge is 55 %
Graduation Rate
55%
Transfer-out Rate for California State University-Northridge is 6 %
Transfer-out Rate
6%
Retention Rate for California State University-Northridge is 83 %
Retention Rate
83%
Student Population for California State University-Northridge is 40,381
Student Population
40,381
Student to Faculty Ratio for California State University-Northridge is 28 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
28 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,442 at California State University-Northridge.
Financial Aid Amount
$9,442

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330
Phone818-677-1200
WEBhttps://www.csun.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.csun.edu/admissions-records/
Online Applicationhttps://www2.calstate.edu/apply
Financial Aidhttps://www.csun.edu/financialaid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www2.calstate.edu/attend/paying-for-college/Pages/csu-costs.aspx
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.csun.edu/admissions-records/veterans-affairs
Athletichttps://www.csun.edu/admissions-records/your-right-to-know
Disability Servicehttps://www.csun.edu/dres

Offered Degrees

CSUN offers 156 major programs through online and on-site education where 5 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's Degree730
Post Bachelor's Degree120
Master's Degree675
Doctor's degree - professional practice20
Doctor's degree - other20

Special Learning Opportunities

California State University-Northridge offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:3,268)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,224)

Veterans Benefits

California State University-Northridge has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✗
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔

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