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California State University - Northridge
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  • 4 Year
  • NORTHRIDGE, CA

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7.2.2024

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Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade A minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade A
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B+
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade B+
  9. Dorms
    grade B+
  10. Campus Food
    grade A
  11. Student Life
    grade A
  12. Safety
    grade B

About

18111 NORDHOFF ST
NORTHRIDGE, CA 91330
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Big West Conference

From California State University - Northridge

At CSUN, you’ll be part of a richly diverse community led by faculty and staff who are fiercely committed to student support and success. With nearly 150 majors and programs to choose from, you’ll receive a top-tier education that prepares you to thrive in our ever-changing world. And it’s affordable! CSUN is ranked among the top colleges in the nation for value, and 88% of our students receive financial aid.

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California State University - Northridge Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
August 31
Acceptance Rate
91%
SAT Range
900-1110
ACT Range
16-22
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
No

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Cost

Net Price
$8,936 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$10,511 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
85%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
23:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
78%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 329 responses
39%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 402 responses
59%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 403 responses

Majors

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
1
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    20%
  • On Campus
    27%
  • Online
    53%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
28,117 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
6,158
Undergrads Over 25
22%
Pell Grant
62%
Varsity Athletes
1%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 294 responses
  • Diverse
    35%
  • Each student has his or her own style.
    29%
  • Friendly
    16%
  • Unique
    11%
  • Keeps to themselves
    6%
  • Commuter
    1%
  • Outgoing
    1%

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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
53%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 454 responses
Poll
55%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 543 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 310 responses
  • Diversity
    54%
  • Quality Professors that care about their students!
    11%
  • Educational
    11%
  • Average
    9%
  • Amazing
    6%
  • Underrated
    4%
  • They should really put more effort in teaching
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,400 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
56%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%
74%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 218 responses

California State University - Northridge Reviews

Rating 3.75 out of 5  5,121 reviews
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