Acceptance Rate
93%
Enrollment
32,357
Graduation Rate
56%
Student-Faculty Ratio
28:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$59,115
Retention Rate
74%
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$7,095
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,975
Avg Net Price
$7,599
Room & Board
$12,648
Total COA
$20,317
Median Debt
$13,872
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$5,153
$30,001–48,000
$6,277
$48,001–75,000
$8,897
$75,001–110,000
$13,510
$110,001+
$18,688
Pell Grant Rate: 56%
Federal Loan Rate: 23%
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Sticker Price$31,623
Estimated Net Price$7,599 (avg)
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California State University-Northridge's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
56%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$59,115
Retention Rate
74%
Median Debt
$13,872
Top Programs
Business & Marketing
18.5%
Psychology
11.5%
Communication
9.3%
Social Sciences
9.2%
Health Professions
7.8%
Visual & Performing Arts
5.5%
Criminal Justice
5.1%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
4.7%
Computer Science
4.3%
Engineering
4.2%
Demographics
Men 47%Women 53%
White
18.7%
Black
5.3%
Hispanic
57.2%
Asian
8.9%
Two or More
3.1%
International
3.1%
Application Info
Deadlines
ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01
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