Cal State Northridge
California State University-Northridge · Northridge, California · Public
Cal State Northridge admitted 93% of 33,350 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). Test scores aren’t required. 56% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Cal State Northridge
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Early decision and early action
Cal State Northridge doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How Cal State Northridge rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
Important
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Considered
- Where you live
- State residency
Not considered
- Class rank
- Essay
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.33 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $24,271 in-state and $36,151 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $8,222 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Cal State Northridge’s acceptance rate?
Cal State Northridge admitted 93% of applicants: 30,842 of 33,350 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).
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