CSUN Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 93.45%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $7,458
- Out-of-State Tuition: $20,058
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at CSUN:
- Total Enrollment: 38,313, including 2,866 online students
- 32,756 Undergraduate, 5,557 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 45.8% men, 54.2% women.
- This is a very large institution, likely offering a vast array of programs, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 57%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 6%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 73%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 175 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 10 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 80 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
CSUN Overview
California State University-Northridge (CSUN) is a four-year, public school located in Northridge, CA. California State University-Northridge was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The CSUN's tuition & fees is $7,458 for California residents and $20,058 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 73% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,843.
The school has a total enrollment of 38,313 and the students to faculty ratio is 25 to 1 (4.00%).
CSUN's acceptance rate is 93.45% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 17.97%.
CSUN ranked 53rd in California Colleges rankings. California State University-Northridge is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of California State University-Northridge is $7,458 for in-state students and $20,058 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,982 for in-state students and $19,062 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $7,840 for California residents and $21,203 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,459 for California residents and $20,150 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,458 | $20,058 |
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| Graduate | $8,982 | $19,062 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,840 | $21,203 |
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| Graduate | $9,459 | $20,150 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
California State University-Northridge offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at CSUN
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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