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B
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    B
  2. Value
    B+
  3. Diversity
    A-
  4. Campus
    A-
  5. Athletics
    B
  6. Party Scene
    B
  7. Professors
    B-
  8. Location
    B
  9. Dorms
    B-
  10. Campus Food
    B+
  11. Student Life
    B-
  12. Safety
    B-
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California State University - Northridge is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Big West Conference
Address
18111 Nordhoff St
Northridge, CA 91330
Website
csun.edu
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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

Acceptance Rate
48%
Application Deadline
November 30
SAT Range
800-1030
ACT Range
16-23
Application Fee
$55
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost

Net Price
$6,574/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $4,197/ year
  • $30-48k
    $5,324/ year
  • $49-75k
    $9,503/ year
  • $76-110k
    $13,896/ year
  • $110k+
    $16,113/ year

Academics

Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
26:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
78%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.293 responses
34%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.296 responses
59%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.297 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Psychology
    769 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    616 Graduates
  • Sociology
    540 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    485 Graduates
  • Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
    414 Graduates
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
    396 Graduates
  • Communications
    328 Graduates
  • Finance
    317 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    281 Graduates
  • Marketing
    260 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
29,104Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
16%
Pell Grant
63%
Varsity Athletes
1%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
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  • Diverse
    41%
  • Each student has his or her own style.
    25%
  • Friendly
    16%
  • Unique
    11%
  • Keeps to themselves
    6%
  • Extroverted
    1%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
52%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.348 responses
Poll
53%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.437 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 204 responses
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  • Diversity
    63%
  • Educational
    13%
  • Average
    9%
  • Quality Professors that care about their students!
    9%
  • Amazing
    5%
  • They should really put more effort in teaching
    1%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,400/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
50%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
National
83%
74%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.208 responses
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Very inclusive, there's something for everyone. There is always events happening around campus so there are no boring days at CSUN. There's always new additions being added to the school that help it become a safer, cleaner, and more efficient campus, such as CSUN becoming a smoke-free school. The professors at CSUN are your best friends when it comes to your academics, their door is always open to their students wether it be for help on a topic discussed in class or if you have something on your mind and want to talk to someone about it. CSUN has a very friendly and welcoming environment!
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Attending Cal State Northridge has been an amazing experience. Coming from a low income high school and family, I had no prior knowledge on anything related to college. I entered college confused and scared. I did not know what career I wanted to pursue or how to pay for school. The faculty is incredible! They provided resources and guidance, which was very beneficial. I could not ask for a better college experience. I am now a Senior at CSUN, graduating Spring 2018 with a 3.5 GPA. I will definitely walk out of college feeling accomplished and prepared for the outside world.
I love CSUN! I have had a great experience at CSUN so far and am looking forward to my next 2 years here. My favorite part about this campus is the SRC and the oasis center. SRC is a gym that is fairly new to the campus, it is here stories high and is filled with new workout equipment. My second favorite part of the campus is the oasis center. The oasis is a quit area where you can unwind from a stressful day of classes or between classes if you have a break. The oasis has sleeping pods, managing chairs, and a zen garden. It really makes me feel at peace and takes me out of a stressful mindset. I can't forget the farmers market on Tuesdays from 10am to 2pm. The farmers market is my all time favorite, they have all sorts of food tents and fresh fruit, they even have clothing and jewelry stands. I love CSUN and everything that it has to offer.