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California State University - Northridge (CSUN)

18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00115300
  • President: Jolene Koester
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 35,272
  • College Alias: CSUN
  • College Mascot: Matadors

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Located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, a short distance from downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood, California State University, Northridge was established in 1958 as a 4-year college and satellite campus to Los Angeles State College.  Cal State Northridge, or CSUN, is now one of the most popular universities in Southern California.  It is situated on 356 acres, making it one of the largest campuses in California.  It boasts a diverse community and a long list of successful graduates that include a state governor, space shuttle astronaut, many well-known newscasters, public officials, and Grammy Award winners.

 

CSUN is known for its diversity and hands-on approach to education.  The college attracts students and faculty from near and far, who are drawn to CSUN's rich culture and reputation for providing practical experience in many courses of study.  There are 9 colleges at California State University, Northridge, offering more than 55 different degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.  The greatest number of degrees from CSUN awarded to graduates in 2009 from the following areas of study: Psychology, Sociology, Business Administration, Financial Management, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. There is also a rich research program at CSUN, where the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects assists faculty and staff in obtaining funding for research and creative activities, which also benefit and involve the students.

 

California State University, Northridge attracts a relatively young student body, with 23 being the average age of students on campus.  Many students attend CSUN through its Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), which offers academic opportunities to highly motivated low-income, first-generation college students, further enriching the school's diversity. EOP students receive a modest grant and have access to several transfer and transition programs as well as a Faculty Mentor Program for additional training and resources.

 

California State University, Northridge is a hub of cultural activity and a prime attraction is the Valley Performing Arts Center (VPAC) on campus that provides top-line entertainment to the students and surrounding community.  The VPAC has featured sold-out performances by the Russian National Ballet, Joan Rivers, Ed Asner, Shirley MacLaine, Shawn Colvin and more. The VPAC also offers an Arts Education program, which provides integrative and multicultural arts education for PK-12 students and their classroom teachers. This program also tours performances for students, teachers and families, as well as offering professional development programs for PK-12 teachers and administrators.

 

Those who love art, media and entertainment will enjoy the campus-based art galleries, the KCSN Radio Station, activities at the University Student Union and productions in one of three theatres located in the Department of Theatre's Nordhoff Hall.  Athletes and sports enthusiasts will enjoy the strong Matador Athletics program at CSUN, with a full roster of men and women's sports from baseball and basketball to tennis, track and field.

 

Community service and volunteer activities are encouraged at CSUN, where students can choose to serve as peer mentors, tutors and educators.  There are numerous internships to choose from to gain job experience and expand career interests, in addition to the more than 200 clubs and organizations on campus.  Students who wish to live on campus can choose from one of several residence halls for apartment-style living or may opt for a more traditional dormitory.

*Not all of the programs above may be offered
 

Student Services Offered

  • Remedial Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates
  • On-Campus Day Care Available

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning
  • Study Abroad
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered

    • - State Approved for Certification

  • ROTC

    • - Army

Website:

www.csun.edu

Mission Statement

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Governing System

  • California State University

Accreditation

  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

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

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Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact California State University - Northridge directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

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Biochemistry151-
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Biology21033-
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Business and Marketing Studies

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Accounting189--
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Business Administration55479-
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Finance372--
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Knowledge Management-6-
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Marketing257--
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Taxation-23-
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Communications and Journalism

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Communications-7-
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Journalism184--
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Radio and Television380--
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Computer and Information Sciences

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Computer Science5810-
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Information Technology48--
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Education

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Counseling and Guidance Services-108-
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Early Childhood Education226--
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Education-78-
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Education Administration-2808
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Special Education Teaching-26-
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Engineering

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Civil Engineering54--
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Computer Engineering22--
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Computer Software Engineering-3-
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Electrical Engineering3979-
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Engineering527-
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Manufacturing Engineering-34-
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Mechanical Engineering7131-
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Engineering Technology

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Construction Engineering Technology8--
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Engineering and Industrial Management-114-
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English Language and Literature

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English Language and Literature16850-
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Rhetoric and Composition23714-
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Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies

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African-American Studies18--
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Asian-American Studies13--
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Latin American Studies6--
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Womens Studies11--
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Chicano Studies1710-
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Family and Consumer Sciences

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Family and Consumer Sciences20644-
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Foreign Languages and Literature

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Foreign Languages and Literatures11--
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French Language and Literature8--
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Linguistics149-
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Spanish Language and Literature3113-
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Health and Clinical Professions

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Athletic Training8--
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Communication Disorders34108-
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Environmental Health5319-
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Health Care Administration-35-
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Health Services170--
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Nursing71--
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Physical Therapy-29-
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Public Health-24-
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History

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History13135-
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Interdisciplinary Studies

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Interdisciplinary Studies, Other894-
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Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Liberal Arts479--
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Humanistic Studies17--
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Mathematics and Statistics

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Mathematics3612-
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Philosophy and Religious Studies

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Jewish Studies4--
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Philosophy26--
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Religious Studies19--
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Physical Sciences

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Chemistry125-
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Geology and Earth Science1110-
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Physics810-
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Psychology

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Psychology65839-
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Public Administration and Social Services

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Public Administration3305-
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Social Work-73-
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Recreation and Fitness Studies

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Health and Physical Education19615-
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Parks and Recreation4126-
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Social Sciences

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Anthropology329-
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Economics69--
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Geography284-
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Political Science15416-
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Sociology4505-
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Urban Studies and Affairs43--
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Visual and Performing Arts

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Drama553-
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Fine Studio Arts-3-
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Music602-
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Music Performance5525-
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Playwriting and Screenwriting-14-
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Art Studies27913-
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Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Reviewed on: November 13, 2012 Flag Review
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  • I have attended this school for two years after transferring from a community college. I was able to graduate on time from a College of Business and Econ. While I can not comment on other colleges, I liked the challenges, the faculty and my peers enough to come back here for an MBA. Yes, there are some lazy students and the name recognition is not there, but it is a quality education from hardworking professors. I do not regret coming back.
  • Reviewed on: August 06, 2012 Flag Review
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  • I am microbiology student at csun and I am not the person who carries school pride. The reason I chose this school was because it was financially smart. As a BS student I get the same education as UC but for less; so by the time I get into a masters program at a prestigious university I won't be fluttered with debt. CSUN has many programs to help undergraduate prepare for interns and master program. So far I have had no problems with the biology department although when I first started I was somewhat edgy about my counselor in the science and mathematics department; however everything seems to be working out fine
    First CSUN is known for their business and theater arts (as well as their growings engineering departments). Second this is a CSU so expect it to be a bit low in budget compared to UC or any private university. I do not know why these review are negative. CSUN is a university and the students are expected to learn from a university setting. If you cannot handle such...go to community college as a prep. Professors aren't lazy, they acquire students to think for themselves. Now I'm not saying that all the professors are the best and there are some who are nightmare-ish but take this to understanding, the professors at this college are not paid expressively. Yes parking is a pain as well as registering for classes but keep in mind that any CSU would be like this expecially with all this budget cuts and unit caps. The faculty and staff is okay. Like any college you get the best and worst of anything.
    The only thing I would agree with is the Student Body. Like any election, they are cheats and doing this for personal gain. They have empty promises and have done nothing about the CSUN Unit cap.
    FYI: when registering for classes check AHEAD of time to see any holds and register earily. Like any college its a competition. There are ways to get priority registration as well like decent GPA score depending on your department.

    Overall this school is decent. With a decent environment and campus. Hope this is instructive.
  • Reviewed on: January 27, 2012 Flag Review
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  • I have mixed feelings about this college. While i want to give the school high marks for what I have personally learned while enrolled at CSUN, I cannot help but think I would have learned as much anywhere else. The architecture is somewhat nice, and so is the teaching faculty (mostly, not entirely). Making positive remarks about this school is difficult, as I feel no other school I have ever been too can make less of a claim to said remarks. The negatives about this school are sadly numerous: Parking on campus is expensive, competitive and difficult. Enrolling in required classes is NIGHMARISHLY difficult, and I absolutely mean it. I never would have imagined so many roadblocks to timely success as I have seen. Classes fill rapidly with students from other departments before one from his/her own department can enroll. Also, certain departments lock students out of registering for classes until counseling has taken place. This alone has caused me to be delayed in earning my degree by over a year, as classes fill to capacity whilst you wait for your councilor to become available for your meeting. my counselor was more of an obstacle than a resource, and my personal opinion of him dropped lower with each meeting. The poor state budget has decreased the already poor class availability, while increasing student fees simultaneously. The website is constantly changing, frequently down, and its organization is often illogical at best. The student body is among the worst I have seen, consisting of massive groups of minority students who behave like gangsters, have a despicable attitude, and who are mostly going to school on taxpayer funded scholarships designed to increase the ratio of minority students to Asian and Caucasian students. The city of Northridge itself is a disgusting hovel of amoral, criminal, homeless, greedy, and selfish people. The air stinks of urine and bus exhaust, and I have been harassed on the street for money or by drunk people several times, and physically assaulted once. To top it all off, the weather is unbearable, consisting of dry, dirty, windy 90-100 degree air ALL YEAR, including winter, except for the 2-4 rainy days that turn the city into a stinking sewer. The school is way overcrowded for a CSU since there are a disproportionate number of people located nearby, a second CSU is needed in the San Fernando valley desperately. My final say is this: Do Not enroll at this school unless circumstances force you to. You will learn college level things by competent professors usually, but at which other American Universities can you do this, while simultaneously having a better experience? I would say ANYWHERE.
  • Reviewed on: September 13, 2011 Flag Review
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  • Unfriendly staff, specially housing. The dorms are dirty, rude staff, really really loud and ghetto people in the dorms. Classes are pack, so feel free to have a sit anywhere, but a chair. Unhealthy food choices, parking is not too bad now.
  • Reviewed on: February 09, 2011 Flag Review
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  • Took some elective classes there, seemed like a great college, lots of diversity and a welcoming faculty. Scheduling of classes was a bit difficult though.
  • Reviewed on: May 29, 2010 Flag Review
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  • I forgot to mention that teachers are lazy here. They do not make up new exams yet recycle old ones causing cheating! It is unfair for students that are honest and work hard.
  • Reviewed on: May 29, 2010 Flag Review
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  • A sorry excuse for a college.Don't go here.It takes the average student 6-7 years to get a bachelors degree, due to unnecessary upper division g.e. that have nothing to do with your major. Ugly campus,terrible food,dirty restrooms only one library,lack of school pride,unfriendly people,terrible faculty in the Biology department,lack of classes.It feels like high school all over again with some people that you come across.Some people are just plain idiots, makes me want to scream!

Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Quick Facts

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates CSUN accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, a range of SAT/ACT scores of accepted students, as well as any college credits that may be accepted. This information can be used to get a better idea of your chances of getting into CSUN.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.csun.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The CSUN admissions office phone number is (818) 677-3700. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://www.csumentor.edu

Admissions Links

Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $55.00 Fall 2010
  • Graduate Application Fee: $55.00 Fall 2010

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • - Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • - Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • - Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • - Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2010

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants9,84813,16723,015
Number Granted Admission (%)7,016 (71%)9,910 (75%)16,926 (74%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)2,301 (33%)2,894 (29%)5,195 (31%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2010

 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam4,08979%
ACT ® Exam1,22124%

SAT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2010

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading400520
SAT ® Math410530
SAT ® Writing--

ACT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2010

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT ® Composite1622
ACT ® English1522
ACT ® Math1623

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 35,272

    • - Undergraduate: 30,139

    - Graduate: 5,133

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 14,838

    - Female: 20,360

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.7 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 12,856

    - Female: 16,720

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.8 : 1

  • Graduate Gender

    • - Male: 1,982

    - Female: 3,640

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.5 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 24,473

    - Part-Time: 10,725

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 21,885

    - Part-Time: 7,691

  • Graduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 2,588

    - Part-Time: 3,034

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien2,3557%
American Indian880.2%
Black2,5827%
Asian3,80711%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1660.5%
Hispanic11,07631%
White10,57030%
Unknown3,88411%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 181920.5%
Ages 18-196,99520%
Ages 20-217,27621%
Ages 22-249,55027%
Ages 25-296,09017%
Ages 30-341,9996%
Ages 35-391,0543%
Ages 40-491,2384%
Ages 50-657342%
Age Over 65700.2%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 75%
  • Part-Time Students: 45%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students46%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male41%
Female50%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien46%
American Indian62%
Black33%
Asian51%
Hispanic40%
White54%
Unknown59%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

 (%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less13%
5 Years35%
6 Years46%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending California State University - Northridge, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://www.csumentor.edu

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$9,339$8,610$8,825
$0 - $30,000$7,878$7,356$6,141
$30,000 - $48,000$10,043$9,033$7,818
$48,001 - $75,000$14,126$13,528$10,417
$75,001 - $110,000$18,370$17,398$14,864
More Than $110,000$19,338$18,422$16,288

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$6,488$5,076$4,801
In-State Tuition and Fees$6,488$5,076$4,801
Out of State Tuition and Fees$17,648$16,236$15,961
Books and Supplies$1,746$1,620$1,638

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
Room and Board$12,276$12,414$10,872
Other Expenses$4,370$3,821$4,138
Off Campus
Room and Board$12,276$12,414$10,872
Other Expenses$4,370$3,821$4,138
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$4,650$3,821$4,386

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$24,880$22,931$21,449
In-State$24,880$22,931$21,449
Out of State$36,040$34,091$32,609
Off Campus
In-District$24,880$22,931$21,449
In-State$24,880$22,931$21,449
Out of State$36,040$34,091$32,609
Off Campus with Family
In-District$12,884$10,737$10,825
In-State$12,884$10,737$10,825
Out of State$24,044$21,897$21,985

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The CSUN financial aid office phone number is (818) 677-2085. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

CSUN Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid3,59671%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid3,03160%$10,225
All Federal Grants2,77955%$5,616
Pell Grants2,77655%$4,789
Other Federal Grants2,66953%$866
State/Local Grants & Scholarships2,01340%$2,104
Institutional Grants & Scholarships2,56051%$4,356
All Student Loans1,86937%$4,921
Federal Student Loans1,86137%$4,778
Other Student Loans291%$10,586

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)5.9%2.9%4.0%
Number in Default339109189
Number in Repayment5,7193,6754,649

Housing & Meals

Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

  • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:

    • - Yes, however the number of meals may vary per week.

  • Is Living On-Campus Required?:

    • - No

On-Campus Dorms - Details

  • Total Dormatory Capacity: 2,968
  • Estimated Cost for On-Campus Dorm: $6,449

Crime & Safety

Arrests Made Per Year

This table reports the number of arrests made per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Weapons Related324
Drug Related304365
Liquor Related672
Nearby Public Area
Weapons Related-12
Drug Related124637
Liquor Related13-
Residence Hall
Weapons Related221
Drug Related162138
Liquor Related41-

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Off Campus Surrounding Area
Aggravated Assault--1
On Campus
Forcible Rape424
Robbery315
Aggravated Assault337
Burglary381447
Vehicle Theft11814
Arson12-
Nearby Public Area
Robbery1--
Aggravated Assault-1-
Vehicle Theft-1-
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape423
Robbery1-3
Aggravated Assault312
Burglary33632
Arson12-

Sports & Teams

Athletic Associations

  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

NCAA or NAIA Conferences

  • College Basketball Conference: Big West Conference
  • College Baseball Conference: Big West Conference
  • College Track & Field Conference: Big West Conference

Student Aid Amounts for Athletes

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Total Aid$1,801,064$766,946$1,034,118
Ratio (%)100%43%57%

Sports and Players Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Athletes492223269
Unduplicated Athletes382182200
Baseball3434-
Basketball301713
All Track Combined22597128
Golf211110
Soccer713635
Softball21-21
Tennis16-16
Volleyball472819
Water Polo27-27

Coaches Salary Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Head Coaches-$152,777$105,444
Assistant Coaches-$55,708$48,779

Number of Coaches Per Team

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Coaches391722
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
All Track Combined844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Golf211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Volleyball523
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches312
Water Polo2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees3,3812,3151,066
Faculty Status1,822850972
Tenured Faculty55352627
Graduate Assistants260-260
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,822850972
Primarily Instruction1,057113944
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial6767-
Other Professionals74168160
Technical and/or Paraprofessional75171734
Clerical And Secretarial31329518
Skilled Crafts8585-
Service and/or Maintenance128128-

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$76,447 (774)$80,204 (407)$72,280 (367)
Professor$91,670 (283)$93,332 (173)$89,056 (110)
Associate Professor$74,605 (197)$76,450 (101)$72,664 (96)
Assistant Professor$66,951 (183)$68,997 (87)$65,096 (96)
Lecturer$54,348 (108)$56,908 (44)$52,588 (64)
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$105,834 (76)$107,503 (37)$104,249 (39)
Professor$110,981 (64)$109,427 (34)$112,742 (30)
Associate Professor$84,847 (7)$85,704 (3)$84,204 (4)
Lecturer$69,326 (5)- (-)$69,326 (5)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$77,354 (850)$80,850 (444)$73,530 (406)
Professor$91,511 (347)$92,708 (207)$89,740 (140)
Associate Professor$74,427 (204)$76,268 (104)$72,513 (100)
Assistant Professor$66,951 (183)$68,997 (87)$65,096 (96)
Lecturer$54,453 (113)$56,908 (44)$52,888 (69)
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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