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California State University - Northridge (CSUN)
- 18111 Nordhoff St
- Northridge, CA 91330
- OPEID College Code: 00115300
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- General Phone: (818) 677-1200
- President: Jolene Koester
- Website: www.csun.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 35,446
- College Alias: CSUN
- College Mascot: Matadors
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - CSUN Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $55.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $55.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Recommended
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 7,898 | 11,536 | 19,434 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 5,327 (67%) | 8,232 (71%) | 13,559 (70%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,553 (29%) | 2,142 (26%) | 3,695 (27%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 3,022 | 82% |
| ACT ® Exam | 697 | 19% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 400 | 520 |
| SAT ® Math | 410 | 530 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 16 | 21 |
| ACT ® English | 15 | 21 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 21 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 62%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 25% | 44% | 37% | 47% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,920 | $3,361 | $1,744 | $2,749 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.2% | 3.4% | 3.3% |
| Number in Default | 199 | 202 | 164 |
| Number in Repayment | 6,039 | 5,887 | 4,905 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,350 | $3,042 | $3,036 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,520 | $13,212 | $13,206 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,314 | $1,242 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,350 | $9,328 | $8,880 |
| Other Expenses | $3,672 | $3,690 | $3,634 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,350 | $9,328 | $8,880 |
| Other Expenses | $3,672 | $3,690 | $3,634 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,808 | $3,690 | $3,634 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,722 | $17,374 | $16,792 |
| Out of State | $27,892 | $27,544 | $26,962 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,722 | $17,374 | $16,792 |
| Out of State | $27,892 | $27,544 | $26,962 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,508 | $8,046 | $7,912 |
| Out of State | $18,678 | $18,216 | $18,082 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 35,446 Undergraduate: 29,760 Graduate: 5,686
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 14,486 Female: 20,960
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 12,588 Female: 17,172
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,898 Female: 3,788
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 24,176 Part-Time: 11,270
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 21,943 Part-Time: 7,817
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,233 Part-Time: 3,453
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,959 | 6% |
| American Indian | 152 | 0.4% |
| Black | 2,943 | 8% |
| Asian | 4,303 | 12% |
| Hispanic | 9,731 | 27% |
| White | 11,297 | 32% |
| Unknown | 5,061 | 14% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 165 | 0.5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 6,589 | 19% |
| Ages 20-21 | 6,745 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 9,937 | 28% |
| Ages 25-29 | 6,193 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,153 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,222 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,549 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 812 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 81 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,438 | 2,323 | 1,115 |
| Faculty Status | 1,852 | 843 | 1,009 |
| Tenured Faculty | 537 | 499 | 38 |
| Graduate Assistants | 265 | - | 265 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,834 | 825 | 1,009 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,078 | 108 | 970 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 61 | 61 | - |
| Other Professionals | 693 | 632 | 61 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 850 | 805 | 45 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 354 | 328 | 26 |
| Skilled Crafts | 72 | 72 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 174 | 173 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $75,104 (748) | $77,468 (411) | $72,221 (337) |
| Professor | $92,370 (248) | $93,259 (150) | $91,009 (98) |
| Associate Professor | $73,738 (192) | $74,831 (110) | $72,272 (82) |
| Assistant Professor | $64,260 (212) | $65,443 (108) | $63,031 (104) |
| Lecturer | $57,183 (96) | $59,336 (43) | $55,435 (53) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $106,303 (70) | $109,886 (44) | $100,239 (26) |
| Professor | $113,275 (53) | $113,121 (38) | $113,666 (15) |
| Associate Professor | $89,746 (12) | $90,557 (5) | $89,167 (7) |
| Lecturer | $72,132 (5) | $83,592 (1) | $69,267 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,120 (818) | $78,671 (455) | $72,923 (363) |
| Professor | $92,425 (301) | $93,117 (188) | $91,274 (113) |
| Associate Professor | $73,720 (204) | $74,799 (115) | $72,326 (89) |
| Assistant Professor | $64,260 (212) | $65,443 (108) | $63,031 (104) |
| Lecturer | $57,273 (101) | $59,542 (44) | $55,522 (57) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,737,737 | $632,524 | $1,105,213 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 36% | 64% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 474 | 207 | 267 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 382 | 174 | 208 |
| Baseball | 37 | 37 | - |
| Basketball | 42 | 20 | 22 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 174 | 71 | 103 |
| Golf | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| Soccer | 68 | 29 | 39 |
| Softball | 22 | - | 22 |
| Swimming | 35 | 15 | 20 |
| Tennis | 14 | - | 14 |
| Volleyball | 39 | 23 | 16 |
| Water Polo | 19 | - | 19 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $123,532 | $91,190 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $45,331 | $49,926 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 43 | 19 | 24 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Water Polo | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 49%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 41% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 33% |
| Female | 46% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 42% |
| American Indian | 19% |
| Black | 29% |
| Asian | 44% |
| Hispanic | 38% |
| White | 45% |
| Unknown | 45% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 9% |
| 5 Years | 28% |
| 6 Years | 41% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 10 |
| Drug Related | 59 | 55 |
| Liquor Related | 10 | 16 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 7 |
| Drug Related | 43 | 33 |
| Liquor Related | 9 | 11 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 12 | 4 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | 2 | - |
| Robbery | 5 | 7 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 9 |
| Burglary | 30 | 62 |
| Vehicle Theft | 12 | 25 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 9 | 2 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | 2 | - |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 5 |
| Burglary | 19 | 34 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
