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California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge, CA
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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, CA
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#21 in Federal Region IX Universities
Rankings*
#1 in Federal Region IX Universities
Public, four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePublic, four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$7,095 California Residents
$18,975 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$11,075 California Residents
$30,995 Out-of-State
cheaper$8,529 California Residents
$18,033 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$12,509 California Residents
$22,013 Out-of-State
More$9,447Average Financial Aid AmountLess$7,853
Admission
Easier91.23%Acceptance RateTighter30.43%
Lower20.99%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable28.57%
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
English Proficiency Test
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger37,579Total EnrollmentSmaller22,000
Larger32,181Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller21,026
Larger5,398Graduate Student PopulationSmaller974
Larger3,333Online Student PopulationSmaller151
Completion & Outcomes
Lower55%Graduate RateHigher85%
Higher5%Transfer-out RateLower1%
Lower75%Retention RateHigher94%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,416)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,702)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,642)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,770)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty24 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty20 to 1
1,943Number of faculties1,264
Lower$99,651Average Faculty SalaryHigher$103,248
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.