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California State University-Northridge

CSUN

Northridge, California 91330

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Known for business — major research university

California State University-Northridge is a public institution in Northridge with particular strength in business and psychology.

A large campus of 32.4K undergraduates with a 21:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,115 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $7,599.

Established
1958
Motto
Vox Veritas Vita
Mascot
Matty the Matador
Type
Public university
Conference
Big Sky Conference from 1996 to 2001
Division
Division I

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93%Acceptance
SAT Avg
32,357Students
21:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$59,115Earnings 10yr
$7,599Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

California State University-Northridge Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.2%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

93.2%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,095
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,975
Room & Board$12,648
Books & Supplies$1,284
Total Cost of Attendance$20,317
Average Net Price$7,599
Median Debt at Graduation$13,872
Monthly Payment (10yr)$147

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$5,153
$30–48K$6,277
$48–75K$8,897
$75–110K$13,510
$110K+$18,688

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$7,599

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

77.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

247

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (158)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
32,357
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
54%
Pell Grant Recipients
56%

Race & Ethnicity

White 19%
Black 5%
Hispanic 57%
Asian 9%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate56.2%
Freshman Retention74.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,372
8 Years$51,871
10 Years$59,115

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$46,900
Men
$54,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#20
Forbes
#207
Wall Street Journal
#2
Washington Monthly
#4

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Matadors

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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