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California State University - Northridge
  • 4 Year
  • NORTHRIDGE, CA
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The California State University
California State University - Northridge
#495 in Best Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • NORTHRIDGE, CA
  • 4,708 reviews
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    California State University - Northridge Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $7,054 / year
    Poll
    56%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 248 responses
    Poll
    51%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 435 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    A
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $4,224 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 795 responses
    • Sub Way
      16%
    • The Arbor Grill.
      14%
    • Farmers Market
      11%
    • The pub
      10%
    • The Market
      9%
    • Sierra center
      9%
    • Fruits
      7%
    65%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 303 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    A minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A minus
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 252 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      38%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      46%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      13%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      2%

    Safety

    Safety
    B minus
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    79%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 314 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 194 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      52%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      36%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      9%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      3%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 259 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      22%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      54%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      12%
    • Not very visible.
      9%
    • We have campus police?
      3%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 482 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      3%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      34%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      55%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      8%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Volleyball
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Model UN, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 293 responses
    • Matador nigt
      24%
    • The Big Show
      18%
    • Last day of school
      14%
    • Events planned by my major department
      10%
    • Welcome Back Week
      9%
    • Carnival
      8%
    • First day of school
      6%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B+
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 315 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      2%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      19%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      30%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      17%
    • Parties? What parties?
      32%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 199 responses
    • Big Show
      39%
    • Big show and matador Night
      34%
    • Matador Night
      13%
    • I do not live on campus
      5%
    • White party Fall Semester thrown by ΣΧ
      3%
    • All
      3%
    • Halloween
      1%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    52%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 393 responses
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