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California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CAPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 93% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
California State University-Northridge is a public institution located in the city setting of Northridge, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 32.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 93%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
32.7K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
93% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
93%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing19% of degrees
Social Sciences10% of degrees
Health Sciences7% of degrees
Engineering5% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $178,136
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Manufacturing Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $129,151
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,613
Earnings 5yr: $119,562
Debt: $20,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,123
Earnings 5yr: $116,807
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: $113,493
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: $112,522
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Taxation.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,576
Earnings 5yr: $134,235
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,747
Earnings 5yr: $106,155
Debt: $20,250
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,388
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,065
Earnings 5yr: $103,360
Debt: $17,440
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,424
Earnings 5yr: $95,942
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,348
Earnings 5yr: $113,922
Debt: $18,483
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,021
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,548
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,216
Earnings 5yr: $100,421
Debt: $18,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,558
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,123
Earnings 5yr: $88,971
Debt: $18,732
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,444
Earnings 5yr: $97,258
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,353
Earnings 5yr: $91,501
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,329
Earnings 5yr: $90,327
Debt: $15,810
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,131
Earnings 5yr: $82,112
Debt: $19,007
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$7,021
In-State Tuition$7,458
Out-of-State Tuition$20,058
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
56%
Pell Grants
21%
Take Loans
61%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$44,372
+33% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$59,115
Completion Signals
57%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
73%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$130/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
47%
Men53%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 47% men and 53% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
54%
Part-Time Share
16%
Avg Family Income
$32,895
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