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California State University-Northridge

College admissions information for California State University-Northridge.

General Information

Contact Information
18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330
www.csun.edu
admissions.records@csun.edu
General Info:(818) 677-1200
Financial Aid:(818) 677-2085
Admissions:(818) 677-3700
Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Type of Institution
Public, 4-year or above
Certificates Offered
n/a
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Special Learning Opportunities
Teacher certification
Distance Learning opportunities
Study abroad

Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application.

California State University-Northridge FAFSA School Code

Credit Accepted
Dual Credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Student Population
34,434 (27,816 undergraduate)
Campus Setting
City: Large
Undergraduate Student Age
73% under 25, 24% over 25
Campus Housing
Yes

Admissions Information

Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007)
Click here to apply online
$55
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006
TOTALMENWOMEN
Number of applicants18,1707,22210,948
Percent admitted757376
Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time272726
Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time111
ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS
REQUIREDRECOMMENDED
Secondary school GPAX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS)
STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORESNUMBERPERCENT
SAT301681
ACT68518
TEST SCORES25TH PERCENTILE*75TH PERCENTILE**
SAT Critical Reading400530
SAT Math410550
ACT Composite1520
ACT English1421
ACT Math1420
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.

Student Expenses

UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES
DETAILED EXPENSES 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005
Tuition and fees
In-State $3,042 $3,036 $2,778
Out-of-State $13,212 $13,206 $12,948
Books and Supplies $1,314 $1,242 $1,260
Living Arrangement
On Campus
Room and Board $9,328 $8,880 $8,216
Other $3,690 $3,634 $3,294
Off Campus
Room and Board $9,328 $8,880 $8,216
Other $3,690 $3,634 $3,294
Off Campus with Family
Other $3,690 $3,634 $3,294
TOTAL EXPENSES 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005
In-State
On Campus $17,374 $16,792 $15,548
Off Campus $17,374 $16,792 $15,548
Off Campus with Family $8,046 $7,912 $7,332
Out-Of-State
On Campus $27,544 $26,962 $25,718
Off Campus $27,544 $26,962 $25,718
Off Campus with Family $18,216 $18,082 $17,502
All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.

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