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California State University, Northridge

Northridge, California

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32,483
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Full-time students
85%
 
Part-time students
15%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
38%
 
Adjuncts
62%
 
Faculty Ratio
25:1
Student/teacher ratio
$6,084
In-state tuition cost
$18,684
Out-of-state tuition cost
11/30
Application deadline
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students
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Full-time faculty w/ terminal degree

College Highlights

Engaged Students
Great Teaching
Vibrant Communities
Successful Outcomes
Admission & Aid
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Engaged Students

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 3%
Hispanic/Latinx: 58%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 6%
White, non-Hispanic: 18%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 9%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 3%

Great Teaching

SPECIAL STUDY OPTIONS
Programs available at this institution.
Cross-registration
Distance learning
Double major
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Exchange student program (domestic)
Independent study
Internships
Student-designed major
Study abroad
Teacher certification program
Other: Evening degree program, Saturday classes, Extended studies, Open university, Program for Adult College Education (PACE)

Vibrant Communities

STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Organizations on campus.
Choral groups
Concert band
Dance
Drama/theatre
Jazz band
Music ensembles
Musical theatre
Radio station
Student government
Student newspaper

RESIDENCE LIFE
Campus housing options.
Apartments for single students
Fraternity/sorority housing
Off Campus Housing Choices

Successful Outcomes
Admission & Aid

Admission

ADMISSIONS FACTORS
Very Important
Rigor of secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Considered
Geographical residence
State residency

TEST SCORES
Optional

Tuition & Cost

Tuition (in-state): $6,084
Tuition (out-of-state): $18,684
Fees: $1,374
Room & Board: $21,350

Contact California State University, Northridge

Contact Admissions

www.csun.edu/admissions-financial-aid

Campus Location

18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330

Find CSUN Online

www.csun.edu

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