California State University-Northridge (CSUN)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Dormitory capacity	4,029
Student to faculty ratio	26 to 1
Acceptance rate	88%
Students retention rate	82%
On-time graduation rate	54%

Located in Northridge, California, CSUN is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 88% indicates that CSUN is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

California State University-Northridge is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

CSUN boasts an impressive student retention rate of 82% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

88.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,043

Cost of attendance at California State University-Northridge in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,923

Cost of attendance at California State University-Northridge in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 82 of freshman students at California State University-Northridge received on average $10,882 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,882

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	2,467	62%	$5,490	$13,545,049
Other Federal Grant	2,471	62%	$5,705	$14,096,485
State Grant/Scholarships	2,938	74%	$2,467	$7,247,048
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,430	61%	$5,789	$14,066,112
Total Grant & Scholarships	3,254	82%	$10,882	$35,409,645

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of California State University-Northridge students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of California State University-Northridge students is 54.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.1%.

54.2%

asian 66.2% 366 students
African American 41.0% 138 students
white 69.6% 479 students
unknown 61.0% 83 students
hispanic 50.2% 1,594 students
International Students 51.7% 229 students
Mixed Race 56.0% 98 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Big West Conference
Basketball Big West Conference
Track and Cross Country Big West Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

California State University-Northridge provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

California State University-Northridge offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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