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Photo: Cbl62 (talk) / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA
93%
Acceptance Rate
32,691
Undergraduates
$20k
Out-of-state tuition
57%
6-yr grad rate
$59k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of September 2026
Can I Get In?
93%
Accessible
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT RangeNot reported
ACT RangeNot reported
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)3.40
$70 application fee
32,691 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Large
Application deadline: May 15, 2027
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$20,058
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$7,021
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$13,872Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$59,115/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio23%
Why Go Here?
$59k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
21:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
32.7k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Large
How Does It Stack Up?
#37
Deal Score in CA
of 492 rated colleges
Deal Score89
Excellent value
54% First-Gen Students
56% Pell Grant Recipients
209Days
Next Application Deadline
Application deadline: May 15, 2027
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
California State University-Northridge is a public college in Northridge, CA. It enrolls 32,691 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
89
/ 100
Excellent value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
21:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
Not reported
SAT
3.40
GPA (CDS)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Application deadline: May 15, 2027
via Cal State Apply
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$20,058
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)34%
Room & Board (2024-25)$13,804
Median Debt at Graduation$13,872
Highest-Earning Programs
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
How to Apply
Application deadlineMay 15, 2027
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
Apply via
Cal State Apply
$70 fee
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The Vibe
Not enough data
Rigor
6
Career
9
Value
City: Large
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
Not enough data
Academics
A
Value
C
Outcomes
B
Diversity
Not enough data
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How much do families pay at California State University-Northridge?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $4,905 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $5,450 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $7,744 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $11,262 |
| Over $110,000 | $18,040 |
Average net price after grants, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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