| CSUN vs. UCI |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#21 in Federal Region IX Universities #49 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #44 in National Universities #99 in World University Rankings #15 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,458 California Residents $20,058 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$14,752 California Residents $46,640 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,982 California Residents $19,062 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,827 California Residents $29,929 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,127 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$20,868 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier93.45% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter28.57% |
| Lower17.97% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.22% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger38,313 | Total Enrollment | Smaller37,297 |
| Larger32,756 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller30,204 |
| Smaller5,557 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,093 |
| Larger2,866 | Online Student Population | Smaller614 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower57% | Graduate Rate | Higher87% |
| Higher6% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower5% |
| Lower73% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,416) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,693) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,642) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty25 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 2,060 | Number of faculty | 2,669 |
| Lower$112,088 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$173,702 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.