California State University-Northridge
PublicNorthridge, CA
Located in Northridge, CA, California State University-Northridge is a public very large school with roughly 32,691 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 93% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $116,613/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $12,600 more per year in tuition and fees (2.7x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
California State University-Northridge takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Pacific territories pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. Each school sets its own requirements, often a GPA minimum, and some majors are left out.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is California State University-Northridge's acceptance rate?
California State University-Northridge in Northridge, CA admits approximately 93% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does California State University-Northridge cost?
California State University-Northridge's total cost of attendance is reported at $20,485 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does California State University-Northridge offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- California State University-Northridge takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at California State University-Northridge?
For 2024-25, California State University-Northridge's published tuition and required fees were $20,058 for out-of-state students and $7,458 for in-state students -- $12,600 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does California State University-Northridge require students to live on campus?
No -- California State University-Northridge doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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