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Summary
California State University--Northridge is a public institution that was founded in 1958. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 29,880, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 356 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. California State University--Northridge's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), 81. Its in-state tuition and fees are $5,076 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $21,312 (2011-12).
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CSUN's alumni include past state Teachers of the Year, Grammy Award winners, noted public officials including a state governor, nationally-known cable news personalities, and a space shuttle astronaut. Their success reflects the hard work and determination of Cal State Northridge's diverse student body and the commitment of the University's faculty and staff to help students fulfill their goals and dreams. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1958 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2010 Endowment | $50,323,924 |
Applying
When applying to California State University--Northridge, it's important to note the application deadline is November 30. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due January 15. The application fee at California State University--Northridge is $55. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 73.5 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 74% |
| Application deadline | November 30 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | January 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at California State University--Northridge is 25:1, and the school has 12.0 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at California State University--Northridge include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Social Sciences; Psychology; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; and Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 73.5 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 14% - Low | ||||||||||
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Student Life
California State University--Northridge has a total undergraduate enrollment of 29,880, with a gender distribution of 43.8 percent male students and 56.2 percent female students. California State University--Northridge is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 35,272 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
More About Campus Info & Services
Paying for School
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| In-state tuition and fees | $5,076 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $21,312 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $12,414 (2011-12) - High |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2010 data
