California State University-Northridge

Northridge, CA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

C-

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About California State University-Northridge

California State University-Northridge is a large, public institution in Northridge, CA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 32,691 students. The acceptance rate is 93%. 57% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $59,115.

93%

Acceptance

$7,021

Net price

32,691

Enrollment

57%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

93%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$7,021

Average net price

$7,458

In-state tuition

$20,058

Out-of-state tuition

$13,804

Room & board

$1,338

Books & supplies

$20,485

Total cost of attendance

56%

Students receiving Pell grants

21%

Students with federal loans

$13,872

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$4,905

$30–48K

$5,450

$48–75K

$7,744

$75–110K

$11,262

$110K+

$18,040

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business17.9%

Psychology12.4%

Communications9.6%

Social Sciences8.5%

Health & Nursing8.2%

Visual & Performing Arts6.8%

Computer Science5.4%

Engineering4.4%

Parks & Recreation4.3%

Criminal Justice4.2%

After Graduation

$59,115

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$44,372

Median earnings (6 yrs)

57%

Graduation rate

73%

Retention rate

78%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,003

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

32,691

Total enrollment

16%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

54%

First-generation

Gender balance

53% women

47% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

58%

White

18%

Asian

Black

Two or more races

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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