California State University - Northridge: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #710 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #233 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #206 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 249 | In California |
| #3 of 31 | In Los Angeles |
| #254 of 1,030 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 127 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Undergraduates
- 32,756
- Graduates
- 5,557
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- csun.edu
California State University - Northridge Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
California State University - Northridge has an acceptance rate of 93% and is among the 33% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 92% | 94% |
| Applicants | 33,005 | 14,995 | 18,010 |
| Admissions | 30,842 | 13,870 | 16,972 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 5,472 | 2,586 | 2,886 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 71 | 34 | 37 |
19,186 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,866 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 21049 (55%) |
|---|---|
| White | 7068 (18%) |
| Asian | 3280 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 2005 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 1996 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1632 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 1201 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 44 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 17 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $12,825
- Students receiving aid
- 86%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,084 | $7,608 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,084 | $7,608 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $18,684 | $17,688 |
| Fee in-district | $1,374 | $1,374 |
| Fee in-state | $1,374 | $1,374 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,374 | $1,374 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,024 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,099 |
| Room charge | $8,001 |
| Meal charge | $5,098 |
California State University - Northridge majors
California State University - Northridge has granted 8,210 bachelor's degrees across 68 programs, 1,501 master's across 67 programs, and 55 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at California State University - Northridge.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1,194 | 49 | |
| Psychology, General | 1,037 | 12 | |
| Radio and Television | 424 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 395 | ||
| Sociology, General | 380 | 8 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 376 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 340 | 11 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 319 | 6 | |
| Computer Science | 235 | 81 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 255 | 19 | |
| Accounting | 229 | 32 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 255 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 220 | 18 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 189 | 21 | |
| Public Health, General | 144 | 53 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 176 | 9 | |
| Public Administration | 26 | 147 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 143 | 26 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 112 | 44 | |
| Social Work | 150 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 115 | 20 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 9 | 118 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 125 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 114 | 3 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 102 | ||
| Journalism | 92 | ||
| Deaf Studies | 89 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 88 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 55 | 30 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 59 | 20 | |
| History, General | 65 | 14 | |
| Economics, General | 78 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 75 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 47 | 12 | |
| Anthropology, General | 42 | 8 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 35 | 15 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 50 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 48 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 48 | ||
| Music, General | 46 | ||
| Environmental Health | 37 | 5 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 38 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, Other | 33 | 5 | |
| Information Technology | 37 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 24 | 11 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 24 | 8 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 32 | ||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 31 | ||
| Education, General | 29 | ||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 29 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 22 | 6 | |
| Linguistics | 20 | 7 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 22 | 5 | |
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 25 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 25 | ||
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American & Chicano Studies | 20 | 4 | |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 22 | ||
| Biochemistry | 19 | 3 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 8 | 14 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 21 | ||
| Geography | 17 | 3 | |
| Philosophy | 20 | ||
| Music, Other | 19 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 18 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 18 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 17 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 17 | ||
| Physics, General | 9 | 8 | |
| Taxation | 17 | ||
| Finance, General | 16 | ||
| Rehabilitation Science | 15 | ||
| Environmental Science | 14 | ||
| Structural Engineering | 14 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 13 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 6 | 7 | |
| Interior Design | 13 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 12 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 12 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 12 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 12 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 11 | ||
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 10 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 10 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 6 | 3 | |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 9 | ||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 8 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 7 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 6 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 5 | ||
| Materials Engineering | 5 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 5 | ||
| Asian-American Studies | 4 | ||
| Community College Administration | 3 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Latin American Studies | 3 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | ||
| Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis | 2 | ||
| Family Resource Management Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 1 | ||
| Jewish & Judaic Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 8,210 | 1,501 | 55 |
California State University - Northridge has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 43% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 48% | 64% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
California State University - Northridge has published 14,864 scientific papers with 354,986 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Biology, Physics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Political Science, Chemistry, Law, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 125 | 954 |
| 1994 | 115 | 1052 |
| 1995 | 155 | 1120 |
| 1996 | 171 | 1286 |
| 1997 | 158 | 1290 |
| 1998 | 146 | 1417 |
| 1999 | 178 | 1588 |
| 2000 | 211 | 1772 |
| 2001 | 196 | 2109 |
| 2002 | 289 | 2707 |
| 2003 | 300 | 3309 |
| 2004 | 224 | 3587 |
| 2005 | 270 | 4160 |
| 2006 | 248 | 4759 |
| 2007 | 286 | 5491 |
| 2008 | 296 | 6213 |
| 2009 | 368 | 7257 |
| 2010 | 379 | 8189 |
| 2011 | 397 | 9569 |
| 2012 | 382 | 10644 |
| 2013 | 403 | 11474 |
| 2014 | 452 | 12285 |
| 2015 | 571 | 13217 |
| 2016 | 544 | 13991 |
| 2017 | 677 | 15737 |
| 2018 | 727 | 18139 |
| 2019 | 656 | 21247 |
| 2020 | 782 | 25223 |
| 2021 | 682 | 27797 |
| 2022 | 615 | 26774 |
| 2023 | 631 | 27718 |
| 2024 | 527 | 27642 |
| 2025 | 384 | 24907 |
California State University - Northridge alumni
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Eva Mendes
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm directorbusinesspersonactormodel
- Biography
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Eva de la Caridad Méndez, known professionally as Eva Mendes, is an American former actress. Her acting career began in the late 1990s with a series of roles in films such as Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror (1998) and Urban Legends: Final Cut (2000).
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Eva Longoria
- Occupations
- film directornightclub ownerbeauty pageant contestantactorfilm actor
- Biography
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Eva Jacqueline Longoria Bastón is an American actress, producer, director, and businesswoman. After several guest roles on television, she became recognized for her portrayal of Isabella Braña on the CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless (2001–2003). Her breakthrough role as Gabrielle Solis on the ABC television series Desperate Housewives (2004–2012) earned her two Screen Actors Guild Awards and a Golden Globe nomination. She has appeared in the films The Sentinel (2006), Over Her Dead Body (2008), For Greater Glory (2012), Frontera (2014), Lowriders (2016), and Overboard (2018), winning an Imagen Award for the latter. She guest-starred on the Hulu mystery comedy-drama series Only Murders in the Building (2024), earning her a third Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.
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Alyson Hannigan
- Occupations
- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Alyson Lee Hannigan is an American actress and television presenter. She began her film career with supporting roles in the comedy films Impure Thoughts (1986) and My Stepmother Is an Alien (1988), receiving a Young Artist Award nomination for the latter. In 1999, she began starring in the American Pie film series as Michelle Flaherty, the films' primary love interest, appearing in every film in the series from 1999 to 2012. For her role in the series, she was nominated for three Teen Choice Awards and won a Young Hollywood Award. She went on to star in the parody film Date Movie (2006), the slasher film You Might Be the Killer (2018), and the superhero film Flora & Ulysses (2021).
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Phil Hartman
- Enrolled in California State University - Northridge
- In 1972 studied graphic design
- Occupations
- film actorcomedianstage actortelevision actorvoice actor
- Biography
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Philip Edward Hartman was a Canadian and American comedian, actor, screenwriter and graphic designer. Hartman was born in Brantford, Ontario, and his family moved to the United States when he was ten years old. After graduating from California State University, Northridge, with a degree in graphic arts, he designed album covers for bands including Poco and America. In 1975, Hartman joined the comedy group the Groundlings, where he helped Paul Reubens develop his character Pee-wee Herman. Hartman co-wrote the film Pee-wee's Big Adventure and made recurring appearances as Captain Carl on Reubens' show Pee-wee's Playhouse.
General info
| Alternative names | CSUN |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1958 |
| Motto | Vox Veritas Vita Voice, Truth, Life |
| Colors | red, black, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (June - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 3,058 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 18111 Nordhoff St Northridge, California, 91330 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,899,000 |
| Phone | 8186771200 |