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California State University at NorthridgeSchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$6,977
Avg in-state tuition
$18,857
Avg out-of-state tuition
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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.
This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$6,977
Avg in-state tuition
$18,857
Avg out-of-state tuition
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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.
Retention Rate Insight
81% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
55% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Acceptance Rate 59%
Retention Rate 81%
Graduation Rate 55%
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 910-1130
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 16-22
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 910-1130
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 16-22
Ways to Learn
Learning Environment
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards56%
Female Student Population
27:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
40k
Number of Students Enrolled
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%
Socio-Economic Diversity
62% of students received an income-based federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Financial Aid Breakdown
Federal Grant Aid
62%
State Grant Aid
75%
Institution Grant Aid
59%
Pell Grant
62%
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?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.