California State University at Northridge
School 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$5,742
Avg in-state tuition
$17,622
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About California State University at Northridge
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 34,916, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 66%. The university offers 73 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 55%, and a student-faculty ratio of 28:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,742, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $17,622.
Rankings
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
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.
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.
66% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 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
83% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
55% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Not required or recommended
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 16-22
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 900-1110
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards40k
Students enrolled
98%
Online student enrollment
28:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Hispanic
50%
White
22%
Asian
9%
Unknown
6%
Non-U.S. Citizen
6%
Black
5%
Two or more races
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
57%
Socio-economic diversity
65% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
13
Total Online Enrollment
39,376
Percent of Programs Online
92% On-campus
8% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 3% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 16% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Graduate | $7,176 | $16,680 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,486 |
| On-campus room and board | $11,662 |
| On-campus other expenses | $3,152 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $17,322 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,338 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,022 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $22,042 | $33,922 |
| Off-campus without family | $28,888 | $40,768 |
| Off-campus with family | $11,250 | $23,130 |
Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
65%
State Grant Aid
76%
Institution Grant Aid
60%
Pell Grant
65%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$15k
Average student debt after graduation
$37k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Beach Volleyball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BA
MA
DOC
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BA
MA
DOC
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
BA
MA
DOC
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
BA
MA
DOC
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Latin American Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Asian-American Studies
BA
MA
- Basketball
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