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At CSUN, you’ll be part of a richly diverse community

Admissions and Financial Aid
led by faculty and sta! who are fiercely committed
to student support and success. With nearly 150
majors and programs to choose from, you’ll receive Explore Majors and Programs
a top-tier education that prepares you to thrive in
our ever-changing world. And it’s a!ordable! CSUN Applicant Deadlines
is ranked among the top colleges in the nation for
value, and 88% of our students receive financial aid.
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csun.edu About Cal State Northridge...

18111 NORDHOFF ST Hispanic-Serving Institution Public College
NORTHRIDGE, CA 91330
SAT/ACT Optional Some Online Degrees
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The California State University

Athletics Division
NCAA Division I (without football)

Athletics Conference
Big West Conference

California / Los Angeles

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California State University - Northridge Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of
Education and millions of reviews.

Best Colleges for Best Hispanic-Serving Best Big Colleges in

Communications in Institutions in America America
America #94 of 377 #100 of 123
#77 of 907

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate

91%
Application Deadline

January 31
How to Apply SAT Range 900-1110

ACT Range 16-22

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Application Fee $70

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High School GPA Required

Early Decision/Early Action No

Accepts Common App No

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Net Price
$10,511 / year
$8,936
Average Total Aid Awarded
Natl. $7,535
/ year
National $15,523 Students Receiving Financial Aid 85%
Average cost a"er financial aid for students receiving
grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

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student reviews, and additional factors.
78%
of students agree that professors put a lot of e!ort
Student Faculty Ratio 23:1 into teaching their classes. 338 responses

Evening Degree Programs No

40%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they
want. 411 responses

59%
of students agree that the workload is easy to
manage. 412 responses

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Most Popular Majors

Psychology 930 Graduates

Business 805 Graduates

Radio and Television 469 Graduates

Criminal Justice and Safety Studies 442 Graduates

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 442 Graduates

Sociology 417 Graduates

Early Childhood Education 405 Graduates

Marketing 389 Graduates

Communications 351 Graduates

Arts 306 Graduates

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Deaf Studies

Proud to be one of the few mainstream U.S.

institutions to o!er a comprehensive B.A. in Deaf
Studies, CSUN is an acknowledged leader in providing
quality education in deaf-related fields. The goals of
the major are to convey knowledge and
understanding about the language and culture of
Deaf people and to prepare students for advanced
degree programs and/or careers working with Deaf
people.

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Online Academics

O!ers Online Courses Programs O!ered Entirely Online

Yes 1
How Students Learn 0
Online Certificate Programs
Mix of Online and on Campus 20%
0
On Campus 27% Online Associates Programs

Online 53% 1
Online Bachelor's Programs

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Students

Full-Time Enrollment POLL

28,117
What one word or phrase best describes the
Undergrads typical student at this school?
Based on 303 responses Report

Part-Time Undergrads 6,158 Diverse 35%

Undergrads Over 25 22% Each student has his or her own style. 30%

Pell Grant 62% Friendly 16%

Varsity Athletes 1% Unique 10%

Keeps to themselves 6%

Commuter 1%

Outgoing 1%

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Day Care Services Diversity 53%

Yes Quality Professors that care about their 12%

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Educational 11%

POLL Average 8%

53% Amazing 6%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one
will treat you di!erently if you don't join. 463 responses
Underrated 4%
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They should really put more e!ort in 2%
56% teaching
of students say varsity sporting events are attended,
but not a huge part of campus life. 552 responses Hide 

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70%
of students highly rate the athletics/recreation
facilities. 370 responses

62%
of students highly rate the dining facilities.
373 responses

83%
of students highly rate the performing arts
facilities. 373 responses

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Median Earnings 6 Years A"er Graduation

56%
$45,400
Graduation Rate
Natl. 49%
/ year
National $33,028 90%
Employed 2 Years A"er Graduation
Natl. 83%

POLL 74% of students feel confident they will find a job in their field a"er graduation. 223 responses

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California State University - Northridge Reviews 5,168 reviews

Excellent 1212 reviews (23%)

California State University Northridge, a!ectionately known as CSUN
is a(37%)
wonderful state college located in the heart of the San Fernando
Very Good 1910 reviews
Valley. The campus boasts many amenities for students such as:
SORAYA Performing Arts Center (live concerts, and arts productions);
Average 1715 reviews (33%)
Student Recreation Center (state-of-the-art gym with personal
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CSUN is a great campus because it o!ers many opportunities for

people in need of it. I like how well maintained the campus is. You
don’t really see anything out of walk with the campus, it’s always
being maintained and workers fight to do that. We have great
teachers who fight to make education fun and help the students be
Junior · a month ago · Overall Experience Report
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In my short time as a transfer student at CSUN, I have already been

having an amazing experience with the other students and
professors! It is a very welcoming environment with many
opportunities to connect with peers and like-minded people. So far,
I've really enjoyed the atmosphere and classes that I have been
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