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California State University - Northridge
#625 in Best Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Northridge, CA
  • 4,240 reviews
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California State University - Northridge Academics

Academic Statistics

Academics
B
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
50%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
77%
Part-Time Retention Rate
53%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$291
National
$1,524
Non-traditional Learning
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Teacher Certification
    Yes
  • Distance Education
    No
  • Study Abroad
    Yes

About the Classes

Class Size Breakdown
  • 2-19 students
    11%
  • 20-39
    60%
  • 40-99
    24%
  • 100+
    5%
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
    345 Graduates
  • Finance
    335 Graduates
  • Marketing
    327 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    296 Graduates
97%
of students say they attend class.191 responses

About the Professors

Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
26:1
Female Professors
51%
Male Professors
49%
Average Professor Salary
$112,200
Poll
52%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.191 responses
Faculty Diversity
  • African American
    5%
  • Asian American
    15%
  • Hispanic
    12%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    2%
  • Multiracial
    1%
  • Native American
    1%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    3%
  • White
    60%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
82%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.306 responses
Poll
77%
of students say professors care about their students' success.306 responses
Poll
76%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.305 responses
Poll
78%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.304 responses
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