California State University-Northridge

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,742

2023 Average Net Price

$8,222

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

93.1%

29,789 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

37,760

77.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

56.2%

2,907 Graduates

About

California State University-Northridge is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at California State University-Northridge were General Business Administration & Management (1,100 degrees awarded), General Psychology (980 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (439 degrees).

In 2023, 10,357 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California State University-Northridge. 60.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (5,064 degrees), 2.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2,407 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at California State University-Northridge is $5,742, which is $−18,833 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at California State University-Northridge was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 6,279 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at California State University-Northridge is $5,742, which is $18,833 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,222.

In 2023, 76% of undergraduate students attending California State University-Northridge received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,742

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at California State University-Northridge was $5,742. The cost of tuition at California State University-Northridge is $−18,833 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of California State University-Northridge (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,222

2023 Value

7.99%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 California State University-Northridge had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,222. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of California State University-Northridge grew by 7.99%.

This chart compares the average net price of California State University-Northridge (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,788

Room and Board

$1,518

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at California State University-Northridge was of $15,788 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.65% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,518. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.15% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at California State University-Northridge (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at California State University-Northridge received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.33% with respect to 2022, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at California State University-Northridge (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at California State University-Northridge was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 6279 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

California State University-Northridge received 29,789 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 14.7% annual growth. Out of those 29,789 applicants, 27,748 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 93.1% acceptance rate.

There were 37,760 students enrolled at California State University-Northridge in 2023. 95% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

California State University-Northridge has an overall enrollment yield of 20%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

93.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

27,748

Accepted Out of 29,789

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of California State University-Northridge was 93.1% (27,748 admissions from 29,789 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 91.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 14.7%, while admissions grew by 17.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of California State University-Northridge (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

95%

Submission Percentage (2020)

3,821

Scores Submitted (2020)

95% of enrolled first-time students at California State University-Northridge in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

California State University-Northridge had a total enrollment of 37,760 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at California State University-Northridge is 29,393 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,367. This means that 77.8% of students enrolled at California State University-Northridge are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at California State University-Northridge, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% White, 8.63% Asian, 4.93% Black or African American, 3.01% Two or More Races, 0.13% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0847% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at California State University-Northridge in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (33.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (24.5%) and White Male (9.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (26.8%), followed by White Female (15.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (11.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California State University-Northridge in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37,760 students. The full-time enrollment at California State University-Northridge is 29,393 and the part-time enrollment is 8,367. This means that 77.8% of students enrolled at California State University-Northridge are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at California State University-Northridge (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at California State University-Northridge was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), California State University-Northridge had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at California State University-Northridge (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
20,475 enrolled students
White
7,226 enrolled students
Asian
3,260 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at California State University-Northridge is 54.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% White, 8.63% Asian, 4.93% Black or African American, 3.01% Two or More Races, 0.13% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0847% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,990 students (5.27%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 2,083 more women than men received degrees from California State University-Northridge. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at California State University-Northridge is hispanic or latino (5,064 degrees awarded). There were 2.1 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2,407 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at California State University-Northridge is General Business Administration & Management (1,100 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (980 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (439 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at California State University-Northridge, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (198 degrees awarded), Communications (816 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (417 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State University-Northridge are Other managers (456,218 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (418,612 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (296,652 people), Chief executives & legislators (195,738 people), and Postsecondary teachers (191,086 people).

The most specialized majors at California State University-Northridge in 2023 are Cultural & Gender Studies (198 degrees awarded), Communications (816 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (417 degrees), Psychology (1,024 degrees), and Social Sciences (817 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State University-Northridge are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at California State University-Northridge are Cultural & Gender Studies (198 degrees awarded), Communications (816 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (417 degrees), Psychology (1,024 degrees), and Social Sciences (817 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State University-Northridge are Elementary & secondary schools (850,258 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (491,033 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (396,275 people), Legal services (373,293 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (293,303 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by California State University-Northridge.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
1,100 degrees awarded
General Psychology
980 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
439 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at California State University-Northridge was General Business Administration & Management with 1,100 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at California State University-Northridge according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

4,137

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

6,220

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 4,137 degrees were awarded to men at California State University-Northridge, which is 0.665 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (6,220).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at California State University-Northridge by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 634 degrees were awarded to men at California State University-Northridge in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.23 times more than the 515 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 773 degrees were awarded to men at California State University-Northridge in General Psychology, which is 3.58 times more than the 216 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 17% of students graduating from California State University-Northridge completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at California State University-Northridge is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.48% of graduates (72 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
5,064 degrees awarded
White
2,407 degrees awarded
Asian
951 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at California State University-Northridge is hispanic or latino (5,064 degrees awarded). There were 2.1 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2,407 degrees).

7.23% of degree recipients (749 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
3,251 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
1,813 degrees awarded
White Female
1,319 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California State University-Northridge is hispanic or latino female (3,251 degrees awarded). There were 1.79 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (1,813 degrees).

Operations

California State University-Northridge has an endowment valued at nearly $217M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 14.3M (6.6%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, California State University-Northridge had a total salary expenditure of 717M. California State University-Northridge employs 381 Professors, 193 Lecturers and 190 Associate professors. Most academics at California State University-Northridge are Male Professor (199), Female Professor (182), and Female Lecturer (114).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at California State University-Northridge are: Business and Financial Operations, with 387 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 329 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 279 employees.

Endowment

$217M

2023 Endowment

9.22%

growth from 2022

California State University-Northridge has an endowment valued at about $217M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of California State University-Northridge grew 9.22% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $167M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at California State University-Northridge (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$276M

2023 Salaries

6.36%

growth from 2022

In 2023, California State University-Northridge paid a median of $276M in salaries, which represents 38.5% of their overall expenditure ($717M) and a 6.36% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.58% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.03% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$94.5M

Instructional Salaries

918

Number of Employees

In 2023, California State University-Northridge paid a total of $94.5M to 918 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

381 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

387 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at California State University-Northridge were Professor with 381 employees, Lecturer with 193 employees, and Associate professor with 190 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California State University-Northridge were Business and Financial Operations with 387 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 329 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 279 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Lecturer

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at California State University-Northridge was Male Professor with 199 employees, Female Professor with 182 employees, and Female Lecturer with 114 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at California State University-Northridge.

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