California State University - Northridge
- 4 Year
- NORTHRIDGE, CA
CollegeGrad School
California State University - Northridge
- grade BOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- NORTHRIDGE, CA
- Rating 3.7 out of 5 4,713 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Valuegrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade A minus
- Athleticsgrade B+
- Party Scenegrade B+
- Professorsgrade B minus
- Locationgrade B+
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade A
- Student Lifegrade A minus
- Safetygrade B minus
About
- Branch of
- The California State University
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Big West Conference
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
December 15
Acceptance Rate
59%
SAT Range
910-1130
ACT Range
16-22
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
No data available
Will You Get In?
Will You Get Into CSUN?
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Cost
Net Price
$8,694 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$10,462 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
86%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
27:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
78%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 292 responses37%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 342 responses59%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 343 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Psychology885 Graduates
- Business684 Graduates
- Sociology539 Graduates
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching479 Graduates
- Radio and Television399 Graduates
- Marketing395 Graduates
- Finance365 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities363 Graduates
- Communications354 Graduates
- Early Childhood Education349 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
1
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
29,320 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
5,479
Undergrads Over 25
16%
Pell Grant
62%
Varsity Athletes
1%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
52%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 394 responsesPoll
55%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 483 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,400 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
55%
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. 207 responsesCalifornia State University - Northridge Reviews
Rating 3.7 out of 5 4,713 reviews
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As my second year of college came I was no longer a freshman so I did have to figure a lot of things out on my own. This taught me a lot of responsibility and maturity. I had to come up with a schedule that would fit school, work, and time for my personal life. The professors do a really great job at teaching the classes and handling many students on the daily! I give them so much props I know it was a hard adjust for everyone. Overall this experience has been eye opening and something I can gain a lot of knowledge from. Without this it wouldn't have taught me how to be responsible and appreciative about my time!
CSUN is a hidden gem! The campus is absolutely gorgeous and just the right size, and it’s nestled in a beautiful neighborhood in the valley. I have had nothing but great professors here! Unfortunately I transferred here during the pandemic, so everything has been online and I have yet to experience campus life in person. However, my online experience has been wonderful and I look forward to having at least one in person semester! Go matadors!
My overall opinion about CSUN is that it is very culturally diverse, which is great! What I like most about my school is the people, I have made great friends by joining and eventually leading some organizations. Additionally, we have great study places with computers available virtually anywhere. My favorite thing about CSU Northridge is that they are such a nurturing school. There are many many resources to help students succeed. There are a lot of different places where you can get free tutoring for whatever subjects you are struggling with.