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California State University - Northridge

#600 in Best Colleges in America
  • 4 Year
  • Northridge, CA
  • 4,413 reviews
    How to Apply
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    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
      A-
    11. Student Life
      A-
    12. Safety
      B-
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    Cal State Northridge is an above-average public university located in Los Angeles, California. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 29,739 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Cal State Northridge acceptance rate is 58%. Popular majors include Psychology, Sociology, and Business. Graduating 51% of students, Cal State Northridge alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $33,700.
    About California State University - Northridge...
    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
    58%
    Application Deadline
    November 30
    SAT Range
    910-1120
    ACT Range
    17-22
    Application Fee
    $55
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No

    Cost

    Net Price
    $5,958/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,782/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    85%

    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
    36%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.318 responses
    59%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.319 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Psychology
      846 Graduates
    • Sociology
      657 Graduates
    • Business
      604 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      477 Graduates
    • Radio and Television
      448 Graduates
    • Communications
      382 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      343 Graduates
    • Finance
      335 Graduates
    • Marketing
      327 Graduates
    • Early Childhood Education
      296 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    29,739Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    6,100
    Undergrads Over 25
    15%
    Pell Grant
    62%
    Varsity Athletes
    1%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 211 responses
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    • Diverse
      41%
    • Each student has his or her own style.
      26%
    • Friendly
      15%
    • Unique
      10%
    • Keeps to themselves
      6%
    • Stressed
      1%
    • Diverse
      0%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    52%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.370 responses
    Poll
    54%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.459 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 226 responses
    Report
    • Diversity
      61%
    • Educational
      12%
    • Average
      9%
    • Quality Professors that care about their students!
      9%
    • Amazing
      5%
    • They should really put more effort in teaching
      1%
    • Home away from home
      1%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $45,400/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    51%
    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.208 responses
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    California State University - Northridge Reviews

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    Cal State University Northridge is a fantastic college! Even though I’m only halfway through my first semester I feel right at home! So many people I know have graduated from CSUN and I only found out once I started attending, I love the comradery! The campus is beautiful with tons of trees and grassy patches as well as a pond with ducks, perfect for outdoor studying. There are tons of places on campus to eat at and within walking distance to many more restaurants off campus. Even though I’ve only been there a few months the Professors are fantastic! Incredibly smart, helpful and inspiring. The culture and student life are vibrant with many local and international students. CSUN offers a vast number of clubs, activities and events for students with much of them free of cost.
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    Absolutely in love with this University! Besides all the great professors I have encountered, the wide variety of resources they offer is amazing. Financial Literacy classes, Cooking 101, Sex Ed, tutoring in all subjects and more that you do not even think you need. The staff at CSUN genuinely cares about you being the best you can be. Counselors are easy to communicate with and have even been in your same shoes which helps the most. When it comes to student life, the majority of the people you meet are helpful and nice. CSUN has that welcoming environment that every college student should feel in stressful times.
    Overall, Cal State Northridge is amazing! I was working both full time and going to school full time...craziest time in my life, so I never got to experience too much with new friends. It was a great school and offered so many great classes, clubs and programs. If you get to have some fun in the middle of all of the hustle and bustle, join the Outdoor Adventures and make some new friends out in nature. Professors were great and passionate, some of my favorite courses were Modern Art History, Women Studies, and a Philosophy class. I swear each of those professors were so giving with their information which made my semester worth the drive and sleepless nights. I'm sure living on campus would have been quite the experience.