CSUN Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

California State University-Northridge Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is CSUN to get into?

This page provides the latest information on California State University-Northridge (CSUN)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. CSUN's acceptance rate is 93.45% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 33,005 students applied and 30,842 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into CSUN.

To apply to CSUN, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

CSUN's acceptance rate places 64th out of 118 California colleges with competitive admission.
CSUN's yield rate is 17.97%, which is significantly lower by 11.46 percentage points (approximately 39.0% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 90% and 100% (average yield: 29.43%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to CSUN at California colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, CSUN's acceptance rate is 93.45% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.97%. 14,995 men and 18,010 women applied to CSUN and 13,870 men and 16,972 women students were accepted.

Among them, 2,620 men and 2,923 women were enrolled in CSUN. You can explore the CSUN's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at CSUN
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	33,005	14,995	18,010	0	0
Admitted	30,842	13,870	16,972	0	0
Enrolled	5,543	2,620	2,923	0	0
Acceptance Rate	93.45%	92.50%	94.24%	-	-
Yield	17.97%	18.89%	17.22%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

California State University-Northridge 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 5,543 first-year students enrolled in CSUN. The proportion of full-time students is 98.72% and part-time students is 1.28%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 47.27% and women students is 52.73%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at CSUN.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at CSUN
	Total	Men	Women
Total	5,543	2,620	2,923
Full-time	5,472	2,586	2,886
Part-time	71	34	37

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at CSUN. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply California State University-Northridge.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

CSUN Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to CSUN:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.csun.edu/admissions-financial-aid
Online Application: https://www.calstate.edu/apply
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the CSUN?

CSUN is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 93.45%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to CSUN?

CSUN does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does CSUN require essays or personal statements?

CSUN does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for CSUN admission?

CSUN does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

CSUN does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, CSUN requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, CSUN requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for CSUN?

The institutional SAT and ACT codes for CSUN are not available. Please check the official admissions website for the most up-to-date information.