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California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge, CA
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University of California-RiversideRiverside, CA
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#21 in Federal Region IX Universities
Rankings*
Public, four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$7,095 California Residents
$18,975 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$14,170 California Residents
$44,947 Out-of-State
cheaper$8,529 California Residents
$18,033 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$14,366 California Residents
$29,468 Out-of-State
Less$9,447Average Financial Aid AmountMore$20,324
Admission
Easier91.23%Acceptance RateTighter68.69%
Favorable20.99%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower14.84%
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
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger37,579Total EnrollmentSmaller26,809
Larger32,181Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller22,911
Larger5,398Graduate Student PopulationSmaller3,898
Larger3,333Online Student PopulationSmaller145
Completion & Outcomes
Lower55%Graduate RateHigher76%
Lower5%Transfer-out RateHigher15%
Lower75%Retention RateHigher87%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityStudy Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,416)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,600)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,642)Board/Meal Plan
Faculties
24 to 1Student to Faculty Ratio24 to 1
1,943Number of faculties1,211
Lower$99,651Average Faculty SalaryHigher$140,862
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.