California State University, Northridge was established in 1958 as a public university. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 34,741 students (fall 2020), is located in an urban area, and covers 356 acres. The academic calendar is semester-based. In the 2022 edition of Best Colleges, California State University—Northridge is ranked #39 in Regional Universities West. It charges $6,747 for in-state tuition and fees and $18,897 for out-of-state tuition and fees.
California State University Northridge Rankings
- #40 Regional Universities West - US News & World Report 2021
- #1163 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2021
California State University Northridge Course Rankings
California State University Northridge Business Courses Ranks
- #235 UG Business - US News & World Report 2021
California State University - Northridge Campus
- California State University – Northridge is located in Northridge, Los Angeles, on a 356-acre campus.
- A 138,000-square-foot Student Recreation Centre on campus promotes health and fitness through a variety of exercise and leisure activities.
- On the CSUN campus, the Oviatt Library provides students with access to all necessary educational resources.
- On-campus, there are numerous sports clubs and organisations.
- The Dream Center, Pride Center, Games Room, Northridge Center, and other facilities at the CSUN student union are among them.
- Students can get active by visiting the Matador Involvement Center, where they can learn about different groups and clubs, volunteer projects, leadership development programmes, and fraternities and sororities. Through the MIC, they can meet people who share their interests.
California State University Tuition Fees
| Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and HealthCare (1 Courses) | 2 year | CAD 16304 |
| MBA (2 Courses) | 16 Month - 2 Year | USD 14466 - USD 24301 |
| Engineering (6 Courses) | 1.5 Year - 4 Year | USD 13116 - USD 17820 |
| Science (6 Courses) | 1.5 Year - 4 Year | USD 12576 - USD 17622 |
| Arts (3 Courses) | 1.5 Year - 4 Year | USD 13964 - USD 17622 |
| Information Technology (IT) (2 Courses) | 1.5 Year - 4 Year | USD 12576 - USD 17622 |
| Banking & Finance (1 Courses) | 1.5 year | USD 13296 |
| Management (2 Courses) | 1.5 Year - 4 Year | USD 12730 - USD 17622 |
California State University Entry Requirements
| Courses | Exam |
|---|---|
| Arts | IELTS , TOEFL , PTE , SAT |
| Banking & Finance | PTE , GMAT , TOEFL , GRE , IELTS |
| Engineering | IELTS , TOEFL , PTE , SAT |
| Information Technology (IT) | IELTS , TOEFL , SAT , PTE , GRE , GMAT |
| Management | IELTS , TOEFL , PTE , SAT |
| MBA | GMAT , IELTS , TOEFL , GRE , PTE |
| Science | SAT , IELTS , TOEFL , PTE , GRE , GMAT |
Admission Standards - Extremely Easy
| SAT | 910/1130 |
| ACT | 16/22 |
| GPA | 3.18 |
Applications Accepted - 59.3%
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $70 |
California State University Northridge International Students Admission
Applicants from outside the United States must meet extra requirements while applying to CSUN. These are outlined in further detail below:
To be considered for various programmes at CSUN, international applicants must meet the following requirements:
- All official secondary-school certificates and transcripts
- Minimum GPA 3.0 or an average 'B' grade
- English language requirements
- Proof of Financial support
- Copy of passport information page
- Personal statements and letters of recommendation are required.
All international applicants must produce yearly records from each post-secondary college or institute attended, as well as the number of hours per semester given to each subject and a record of grades received, to the International Office.
California State University Northridge English Language Requirements for International Students
| English proficiency tests | Minimum Score (UG) | Minimum Score(PG) |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0 or higher | 6.5 or higher |
| TOEFL (IBT) | 61 | 79 |
| TOEFL (PBT) | 500 | 550 |
| PTE | 50 | 58 |
