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California State University-Northridge

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93%

Acceptance Rate

32,691

Total Students

$20k

Sticker Price

57%

Grad Rate

$59k

Median Salary

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Data as of May 2026

🎯Can I Get In?

93%

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Acceptance Rate

93% accept rateNat'l avg: 66%

SAT RangeNot reported

ACT RangeNot reported

payments$70 application fee

groups32,691 students enrolled

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💰Can I Afford It?

Sticker Price

$20,058

Net Price

Not reported

$13,872Avg Debt

≈ $116/mo for 10 yrs

Avg salary after graduation$59,115/yr

Debt-to-income ratio23% (healthy)

Avg debt below national average ($29,400)

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💜Why Go Here?

Graduation Rate57%

Nat'l avg: 62%

Retention Rate73%

Nat'l avg: 68%

$59k

Avg Salary

↑ Above $46k avg

21:1

Faculty Ratio

Large classes

32.7k

Students

Large

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🏆How Does It Stack Up?

#295

US News

Top 300

#287

Forbes

Top 300

Deal Score87

Exceptional Value

diversity_154% First-Gen Students

trending_up100% Loan Repayment Rate

account_balance56% Pell Grant Recipients

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156Days

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Early Decision deadline is Nov 1, 2026

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California State University-Northridge is a public institution located in Northridge, CA. With approximately 32,691 students, the university offers a range of academic programs and opportunities for student growth.

Deal Score

86.78

/ 100

Excellent Value

Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes

Academics & Admissions

Faculty-Student Ratio

21:1

Test Score Ranges

Not reported

SAT

Not reported

GPA

Class Sizes

Medium

based on faculty ratio

Application Deadline

Not reported

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price$20,058

Room & Board$13,804

Avg Grad Debt$13,872

Popular Majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$107k/yr

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$101k/yr

Construction Engineering Technology/Technician$79k/yr

Public Administration$76k/yr

Computer Engineering$76k/yr

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$75k/yr

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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$107k/yr Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$101k/yr Construction Engineering Technology/Technician$79k/yr Public Administration$76k/yr

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"California State University-Northridge offers a dynamic environment focused on student success and academic growth."

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California State University-Northridge
Innovation Engine

A Tier-1 Research Powerhouse driving global discovery. Undergraduate students work alongside world-class faculty to solve humanity's toughest challenges.

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Federal + Private

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