- AcademicsB
- ValueB+
- DiversityA-
- CampusA-
- AthleticsB
- Party SceneB
- ProfessorsB-
- LocationB
- DormsB-
- Campus FoodB+
- Student LifeB-
- SafetyB-
California State University - Northridge is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Big West Conference
California State University - Northridge Rankings
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Admissions
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Cost
Net Price
$6,574/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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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.299 responses
- 59%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.300 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Psychology
846 GraduatesSociology
657 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
604 GraduatesParks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
477 GraduatesRadio, Television, and Digital Communication
448 GraduatesCommunications
382 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
343 GraduatesFinance
335 GraduatesMarketing
327 GraduatesEarly Childhood Education
296 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
29,104Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
16%
Pell Grant
63%
Varsity Athletes
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.351 responses
Poll
- 54%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.440 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,400/ year
National
$33,028Graduation 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
California State University - Northridge Reviews
4,198 reviews
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My overall experience with California State University Northridge has been outstanding. This school has everything you need and is covered in your tuition. Before college I was looking for a diverse and aesthetically pleasing campus, and this gave me all of this and more. Northridge has one the best art school in the country. They offer several free tutoring, therapist, doctors, and more. The professors have great credentials and want the best for your learning experience, one just needs to look at their background prior to the class. They do not have the best sport team but this an easy fix to their overall performance. They have a high-tech gym that offer numerous classes, equipment, and facilities. The party scene is great. It is not too much or less but the right amount. Overall everything is quite great!
For a state school, I feel as though Northridge is definitely one of the best- if not the best. The academics are fantastic and the staff tries to work with the students in order to meet all of our needs. This school offers so many wonderful programs, and the professors are phenomenal. If you are a Journalism major or interested in the arts, CSUN offers the best program! I also hear that the business programs are super great as well! Academics aside, CSUN is a great socializing school. The parties are always fun and there is literally always something to do in the area. On top of that, CSUN is such a diverse school. You'll meet so many people from all over the world which is another huge part of why I chose to go here. Overall, I'd say choosing to go to CSU Northridge will definitely be worth it. This school has taught me so much in just three years and I am so thankful. I can't wait to say I got my bachelor's degree here!
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!