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Public4-Yearlarge campus
California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA
3.1Good
93%
Open Admissions
56%
Graduation
About California State University-Northridge
California State University-Northridge is a public four-year institution located in Northridge, California. With an enrollment of approximately 32,357 undergraduate students, it is a large institution. With an acceptance rate of 93%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 56%. Graduates earn a median salary of $59,115 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $7,599 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
93%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
56%
Enrollment
32,357
Total students
Median Earnings
$59,115
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$7,095
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,975
Per year
Average Net Price
$7,599
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
Test-optional / N/A
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Composite
Test-optional / N/A
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$18,975/yr
In-State Tuition$7,095/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$7,599/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Excellent4-Year Cost
$30,396
10-Year Earnings
$591,150
ROI Multiple
19.4×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at California State University-Northridge
Student Outcomes
56%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$59k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
32,357
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
