California State University-Northridge SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1005

The average composite SAT score for admitted California State University Northridge freshman is 1005 out of 1600. For perspective, a 1005 is in the 41st percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 900 to 1110

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 900 to 1110. The 75th percentile score is 1110 while the 25th percentile score is 900.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by California State University-Northridge but we estimate it to be around a 790 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 495

The average score for California State University-Northridge students on the math portion of the SAT is 495 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 440 and the 75th percentile score 550.

Average SAT Reading Score 510

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 460 to 560 and the average score for California State University Northridge students is 510.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at California State University Northridge based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 91.2%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.38.

Can I get into California State University-Northridge with a 1110 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1110 or higher is very competitive at California State University-Northridge and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an almost certain chance of acceptance with the probability 95% or higher.

Can I get into California State University-Northridge with a 1010 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1010 to 1100 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 91% to 95%.

Can I get into California State University-Northridge with a 900 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 900 to 1000 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 84% to 91% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into California State University-Northridge with a 790 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 790 to 890 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 83% chance of admission to California State University-Northridge. SAT scores below 790 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.