Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Northridge, California |
| Online | csun.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
California State University, Northridge (CSUN) occupies a 356-acre campus in the San Fernando Valley, approximately 25 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Founded in 1958 as San Fernando Valley State College, CSUN is part of the California State University system and features a mix of modern and brutalist architecture, with significant rebuilding occurring after the 1994 Northridge earthquake. The university is recognized for its programs in business, cinema and television arts, engineering, and education, with the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics serving as one of its flagship schools. CSUN primarily serves commuter students, though campus housing accommodates a portion of the student population in several residential complexes. The university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Matadors, participating in the Big West Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
California State University-Northridge is rated within the lower 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for California State University Northridge within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#900 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#356 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#55 in Best Colleges in California
#24 in Best Public Colleges in California
#68 in Best Value Colleges in California
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 900/1110 |
| ACT | 16/22 |
| GPA | 3.38 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Nov 30, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,518 |
| Other Fees | $1,327 |
| Room and Board | $11,848 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,272 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,707 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,518 |
| Other Fees | $1,327 |
| Room and Board | $11,848 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,272 |
| Total One Year Cost | $35,587 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 21% |
| Social Sciences | 11% |
| Psychology | 10% |
| Communication | 8% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110608 IPEDS survey data for California State University Northridge.
Current students may use the California State University Northridge GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024