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California State University - Northridge
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  • NORTHRIDGE, CA
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California State University - Northridge
#415 in Best Colleges in America
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  • 4 Year
  • NORTHRIDGE, CA
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    California State University - Northridge Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for CSUN?

    Cal State Northridge admissions is somewhat selective with an acceptance rate of 88%. Students that get into Cal State Northridge have an average SAT score between 900-1110 or an average ACT score of 16-22. The regular admissions application deadline for Cal State Northridge is January 31.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    88%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    23,656
    SAT Range
    900-1110
    SAT Reading
    460-560
    SAT Math
    440-550
    Students Submitting SAT
    95%
    ACT Range
    16-22
    ACT English
    15-23
    ACT Math
    16-22
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    17%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 31
    Early Decision Deadline
    Early Action Deadline
    Offers Early Decision
    No
    Offers Early Action
    No
    Application Fee
    $70
    Application Website
    calstate.edu/apply
    Accepts Common App
    No
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Neither required nor recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Neither required nor recommended
    Poll
    56%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant. 146 responses
    Poll
    59%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers. 145 responses
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