California State University-Northridge
18111 Nordhoff St
Northridge CA 91330
(818) 677-1200

General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Large
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
36,208 (30,550 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctorate degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
25 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
71% / 29%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
40% / 60%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
83% / 17%
- In-State / Out-of-State
97% / 3%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$4,129
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$14,299
- Room & Board$10,872
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
N/A
- Average Financial Aid Package$7,843
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$14,009
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Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants22,756
- Students Admitted
15,625
(69%)
- Students Enrolled4,130
(18%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
410-520
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
410-540
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
16-21
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
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African-American/Black Studies
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Asian-American Studies
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Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
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Latin American Studies
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Women's Studies
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biochemistry
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biophysics
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Finance, General
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Knowledge Management
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Journalism
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Radio and Television
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer Science
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Information Technology
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Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Education, General
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Engineering, General
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Computer Software Engineering
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Engineering, General
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Mechanical Engineering
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
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Engineering/Industrial Management
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Speech and Rhetorical Studies
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
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French Language and Literature
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Linguistics
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Communication Disorders, General
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Environmental Health
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Genetic Counseling/Counselor
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Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Physical Therapy/Therapist
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Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
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History
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History, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education, General
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Jewish/Judaic Studies
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Economics, General
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Geography
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Urban Studies/Affairs
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Visual and performing arts
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music Performance, General
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Music, General
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Playwriting and Screenwriting
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants22,756
- Students Admitted
15,625
(69%)
- Students Enrolled4,130
(18%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 25% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 50% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
410-520
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
410-540
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
16-21
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$55
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline11/30
- High School RankNeither required nor recommended
- High School RecordNeither required nor recommended
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Recommended
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$4,129
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$14,299
- Room & Board$10,872
- Books & Supplies$1,638
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-StateN/A
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-State$339
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial AidN/A
- Average Financial Aid Package$7,843
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$14,009
- Federal Grants42%$4,183
- Pell Grants42%$3,440
- Other Federal Grants37%$840
- State & Local Grants31%$1,864
- Institutional Grants47%$2,986
- Federal Loans25%$3,565
- Non-Federal Loans1%$7,805
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