Founded in 1958, California State University-Northridge. is a Public college. Located in California, which is a city setting in California, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 35,756 full time undergraduate students, and 4,160 full time graduate students.
The California State University-Northridge Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 26:1. There are 925 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at California State University-Northridge include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
48%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
55
SAT Range
800-1030
ACT Range
16-23
Admissions at CSUN are considered More Selective, with ,106% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 14 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at California State University-Northridge.
251 Students rated on-campus housing 3.5 stars. 19 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
233 Students rated off-campus housing 3.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
340 Students rated campus food 3.7 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
348 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
348 Students rated class size 3.8 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
347 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
353 Students rated local services 4.2 stars. 48 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
350 Students rated academics 4 stars. 39 % gave the school a 5.0.
California State University-Northridge REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of California State University-Northridge?
159 Students rated California State University-Northridge
Viviann - 11/24/2024
It was my first year as a transfer student at California State University Northridge, but what I enjoyed was engaging with several different communities, learning about the different cultural events that took place on school campus, and being able to network and create connections with several different mentors, advisors, and educators throughout the semester, I learned to always connect with as many individuals as I can and gain information from anybody
Maria - 07/30/2024
A great campus with a variety of places for students to go. Whether that be food, sports, academics, or beautiful sights to study. I find myself enjoying the scenery while doing work and it honestly makes the work easier. Having a nice environment for sure impacts your learning state and desire to learn in general.
Viviana - 07/24/2024
I believe this school deserves more credit, there are plenty of classes and opportunities to succeed. I truly believe as long as you put in your time and effort, anyone can succeed in their classes. There are plenty of areas to work, relax and destress from the everyday struggles students face. There is also many options for those who need extra help, whether it is in their academics or personal life. I highly recommend California State University Northridge to those who want a great education but do not want to spend more than what they have.
Damian - 03/30/2023
Based on the visit I believe that California State University Northridge is a great college to attend someday. The first reason why is because the professors are available when you need help. The second why is because the campus has a great Political Science program. The third reason why is because at California State University Northridge you use a practical apporach to learning in classes. The fourth and final reason why is because the campus has a really great library, which is available to everyone.
Maya - 01/31/2023
CSUN has a lot of opportunities for students in a variety of fields, interests, and departments. Arts, sports, academics, creative outlets, mental health services, and so much more are readily available to students. The campus is very safe to me, there are always security and police patrolling the area, and emergency services are available almost everywhere on the campus. It's a lovely school with lovely opportunities, if you're ready to take advantage of them!
Nevaeh - 01/16/2023
I like my school. It may not be the best school compared to the others in the area but that doesn't bother me. We have great professors and faculty that make the experience worthwhile. It's up to each student individually to make the most of the social aspects.
Elijah - 05/17/2022
I enjoy California State University-Northridge. It is a pretty big campus, but the facilities are always nicely kept and student life is great. I would like to note that campus food there is not always accessible, and they seem to end early and don't give students who have night classes a chance to eat there after class. Also, parking there can be challenging, and the prices to pay for parking there seem really high. Other than that, it is a pretty good university.
Idaly - 12/15/2021
CSUN has provided me opportunities I never had access to. My personal favorite is the access to academic improvement resources. Across campus, we have centers for research, essay and writing skill development, as well as focused areas of learning. It emphasizes academics without sacrificing personal lives of students.
Dagoberto - 07/14/2021
So far it is well and a bit more organized than my last university. The organization of the administration has been extremely well to me when it has come to getting prepared for the credential program. My only problem is that it may take some time to receive vital information but that id due to short staff because of the pandemic.
Jessica - 01/21/2021
Good services for hard-hearing and deaf people. Great advisors to meet every student's needs and academic goals. I really like how CSUN able to handle the safety of every CSUN member during 2020. Their library is a great place to study, relax, talk to people and other good things for us.
Dana - 12/02/2020
I love California State University-Northridge, it has such a great campus. There is always events and activities going on on campus you will never get bored. People are friendly if you want to make friends just go ahead and talk to them, people might seem intimating at first but once you break the ice they are very friendly and nice,
Angelica - 11/18/2020
I’m glad to call myself a matador! This school has given me the opportunity to be part of something great! Since my freshman year at CSUN I have been able to gain an immense amount of knowledge that has prepared me to want to pursue a masters degree in social work at CSUN. I recently applied to the MSW program and look forward to continuing my education at CSUN.
Aylin - 08/22/2020
It is a great school. The environment between students is amazing. People are really nice. There are so many resources available to the student. Professors are great. Housing is the best. You make connections. Overall, it is an amazing choice you will succeed here.
Sophia - 08/05/2020
Overall, I love being part of such a unique and diverse crowd. CSUN is always there to make you feel welcome and ensure the safety of all of their students. At first, it was a little hard for me to adjust to the college scene but as soon as I started attending classes there were people I could find that helped me get through it! Professors are always there for their students and can usually help point their students in the right direction if they don't have the immediate solution.
Tanya - 07/12/2020
California States University of Northridge is one of the most diverse universities from all CSUs. The school has many well known and distinguishable programs, and most of the time the staff and students are friendly and approachable . The campus is close to local restaurants and small businesses accessible to the students. I love CSUN because you can never be bored, there is always an event, conference, or something to do.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for California State University-Northridge is 48%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.
CSUN tries to push for eco-friendliness, has many events to promote social connection between fellow Matadors that may be new or want to meet new people, the campus itself is generally well kept and clean, and overall its administration and staff are helpful; however trying to get the desired schedule when signing up for a semester is not possible until one has many units under their belt so always make sure to make a second and third back up schedules.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
there happens to be nothing about my school that might be bad, because everything is in good order, yet the only thing is as said earlier the lines that cause frustruation but that is basically it, other than that my school is in good standing!
What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
The campus, the amazing professors and the state of the art equipment that our school has. The combination of these things provide us with the best education possible that will halp prepare us for our future.
Anyone can attend CSUN-from highschool graduates to working adults that want to complete their education. I had classmates that turned down scholarships from other colleges/universities in order to attend CSUN. Why pay more for a great quality education, when you don't have to. In the end, it only matters what you do and how you apply the things you learned in school.
All my professors know my name because I am active and sit in front of the class. There are many professors that know everyone's name in the class. My favorite class is my marketing class. My professor is very intelligent. He teaches at both CSUN and UCLA and has awesome marketing knowledge and experience. My least favorite is geology just because I am not a big science person. I have taken SO many interesting classes, but a really interesting one I took my freshman year was Music in Film. I learned a lot in my class that made me appreciate the work that goes into making a film. I love my major and my department is also very helpful with guiding their students. CSUN believes in getting job experience it is a requirement in my major that I have an internship. The internship at the school is so helpful! He helped me get my internship this summer at NBCUniversal.
The best thing about CSUN is the hands on learning experience that you get while attending school. CSUN's business school focuses on team work because that is how the business world is currently, which is very effective and useful. I would like there to be a stronger alumni network. CSUN is the perfect size! You get the University feel when you are walking around, I truly love it. I spend most of my time at the business school and Arbor Grill.
What are the most popular student activities/groups?
There is very awesome gym (they call it the SRC), and also the library is the place to go during school hours. The school is like a city, there are so many stuff that you will find your activity.
What is the stereotype of students at your school?
There are a lot of stereotypes about CSUN and CSUN students, and some of them may actually be true. As for precisely what, I can't recall any right now.
Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?
NO! There are so many things to do here, especially if you are part of the greek system. There are tons of students who always want to have a good time.
Where is the best place to get work done on campus?
Oviatt Library!!!! By far the best choice, with 5 floors, one being underground( more for classes) but 4 floors made just for study, filled with every book,media,picture you need. Study tables, private study rooms for two or more with huge chalk boards or dry boards made perfectly for group studying or meetings. Its amazing, the service is great, if you forgot to bring your book, they have a reserved section that allows you to check out a book for a couple hours to get the work done. AMAZING.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
83% of students attending California State University-Northridge receive some sort of financial aid.
63% were awarded federal grants.35%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
