California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA · Public · 32,691 undergrads (large, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $4,905 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $5,450 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $7,744 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $11,262 |
| Over $110,000 | $18,040 |
| All incomes (average) | $7,021 |
Sticker tuition: $7,458 in-state, $20,058 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 56%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 57%
- Freshman retention
- 73%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $59,115
- Median debt at graduation
- $13,872
- International undergrads
- 1,027 (3.2%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business18%
Psychology12%
Communications & Media10%
Social Sciences9%
Health & Nursing8%
Visual & Performing Arts7%
Computer Science5%
Engineering4%
Kinesiology & Sports Science4%
Criminal Justice4%
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