California State University-Northridge, CA
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
California State University-Northridge Rankings
Affordability90
Selectivity12
Retention52
Graduation6
Earnings30
Diversity79
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at California State University-Northridge
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies2%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing19%
Communication, Journalism11%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education4%
Engineering5%
Engineering Technologies<1%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs10%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences3%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies6%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology9%
Public Administration and Social Service<1%
Social Sciences11%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into California State University-Northridge
51%
Admission Rate
510
Median SAT Math
520
Median SAT Reading
19
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)460–560
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)470–570
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)16–22
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending California State University-Northridge
$7K
In-State Tuition
$19K
Out-of-State Tuition
$19K
Average Total Cost
$8K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $7K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $11K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $15K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $18K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after California State University-Northridge
30%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
61%
Repayment Rate
$150
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 59% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 5% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 5% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $11K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $11K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $13K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $29K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $20K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 56% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 61% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 66% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 68% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at California State University-Northridge
81%
Retention Rate
6%
Transfer Rate
11%
Withdrawal Rate
52%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 14% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 52% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 57% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 63% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 35% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 66% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 25% | 43% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 67% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 53% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 49% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 60% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after California State University-Northridge
90%
Employment Rate
$34K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$50K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 88% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $50K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $65K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $45K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at California State University-Northridge
34,911
Undergraduates
46%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
5,161
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 54% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 46% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 10% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 20% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 8% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 50% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 7% | 11% | 14% |
| >$110K | 6% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near California State University-Northridge, CA
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