California State University at NorthridgeSchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Northridge, CA

This school is more affordable than other public schools.

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$6,977

Avg in-state tuition

$18,857

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About California State University at Northridge

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

California State University at Northridge is a large public university located on an urban campus in Northridge, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 39,910, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 59%. The university offers 73 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 55%, and a student-faculty ratio of 27:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,977, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $18,857.

Admissions Breakdown

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

Acceptance Rate Insight

59% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 910-1130

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 16-22

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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40k

Students Enrolled

55%

Online Student Enrollment

27:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.
International Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

Hispanic

49%

White

21%

Asian

9%

Non-U.S. Citizen

7%

Unknown

6%

Black

5%

Two or more races

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

56%

Socio-economic diversity

62% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

62%

State Grant Aid

75%

Institution Grant Aid

59%

Pell Grant

62%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,384
State Grant Aid $2,395
Institution Grant Aid $5,907
Pell Grant Aid $4,859

Financial Outlook

$37k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$15k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.