Blocks from Metrolink, on campus transit station for several MTA bus lines, close to Burbank and LAX airports,
California State University, Northridge (CSUN)
Admissions and Records, CSU Northridge
18111 Nordhoff
|
Northridge,
CA |
91330-8207
01. What the School is Known For
Prominent Alumni
Linda Lingle
Former Governor of Hawaii
Scott Horowitz
Space Shuttle astronaut
Rebecca Mieliwocki
2012 National Teacher of the Year
Eva Longoria
Actress
Mike Curb
Musician, record company executive, 42nd Lieutenant Governor of California
Linda Lingle
Former Governor of Hawaii
Scott Horowitz
Space Shuttle astronaut
Rebecca Mieliwocki
2012 National Teacher of the Year
Eva Longoria
Actress
Mike Curb
Musician, record company executive, 42nd Lieutenant Governor of California
Linda Lingle
Former Governor of Hawaii
Most Popular Places On Campus
Student Recreation Center
Oviatt Library
Matador Book Store
Valley Performing Arts Center
Student Recreation Center
Oviatt Library
Matador Book Store
Valley Performing Arts Center
Student Recreation Center
Oviatt Library
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Disneyland
Staples Center
Santa Monica
Universal Studios
Hollywood
Disneyland
Staples Center
Santa Monica
Universal Studios
Hollywood
Disneyland
02. Students
Gender
54% female46% male
Out of State
1% are out
of state99% are
in-state
of state99% are
in-state
Students
82% are
full time18% are
part time
full time18% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
36,917
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.14%
Asian
11.63%
Black
5.18%
Hispanic
46.46%
Caucasian
22.71%
Unknown
4.67%
International
5.82%
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
SAT & ACT Test Scores
What would you score on the digital SAT today?
Take an SAT Practice TestTesting Policies
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
use in admission:
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Other Admission Factors Academic
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity
73/99
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04. Academics
Total Faculty
2,155
Gender
Minority
343
Women
Men
International
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
University Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
05. Campus Life
Students
8%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
06. Housing & Activities
Hosting Features
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Frat Sorority
International Student
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Jodi Johnson
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
323
Number of Honor Societies
15
Number of Social Sororities
12
Number of Religious Organizations
17
07. Sports & Athletics
Athletic Division I
Men's Sports (Matadors)
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Women's Sports (Matadors)
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
08. Student Services
Military
Army ROTC Offered
Navy ROTC Offered
Air Force ROTC Offered
Sustainability
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
Available Transportation Alternatives
Car Sharing Program
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
School Developed Bicycle Plan
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
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on campus safety for additional resources:
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Description Apple
09. Mental Health
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
10. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
Jaclyn Kietzman
Guest Relations Coordinator
18111 Nordhoff Street Bayramian Hall 190 Northridge, CA 91330-8212
818-677-2879
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
818-677-2879
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Varies
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
Varies
Visits
CLASS VISITS
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Not Available
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Other
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS
From the 405 Freeway: Exit at Nordhoff Street. Turn west and drive approximately 4 miles. From the 118 Freeway: Exit at Reseda Boulevard and drive south approximately 3 miles. Turn left on Nordhoff Street. Drive 1/2 block. From the 101 Freeway: Exit at Reseda Boulevard, turn right and drive approximately 4 miles north to Nordhoff. Turn right on Nordhoff and drive 1/2 mile.
11. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
Career Services
01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
Opportunities at School
01 - Internship
12. Majors
01 AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
- African-American/Black Studies.
- Asian-American Studies.
- Deaf Studies.
- Women's Studies.
02 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Communication and Media Studies.
- Communication, General.
- Journalism.
03 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Computer and Information Sciences, Other.
- Computer Programming.
- Computer Science.
04 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
- Engineering-Related Fields.
05 PSYCHOLOGY.
- Psychology, General.
06 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
- Sociology.
13. Tuition & Cost
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$11,028
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,860
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$1,484
On-Campus Room and Board
9962
Approximate Expenses per year
$24,334
14. Financial Aid
Dates
Application DeadlinesJun 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Aid
01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Nursing Scholarships
03 - Need-Based Federal Pell
04 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
05 - Need-Based SEOG
06 - Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):
01 - College/university loans from institutional funds
02 - Federal Nursing Loans
03 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
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Read More01. Overview
02. Rankings
Rankings and Lists
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
SAT & ACT Test Scores
What would you score on the digital SAT today?
Take an SAT Practice TestTesting Policies
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
use in admission:
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Other Admission Factors Academic
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity
4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$11,028
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,860
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$1,484
On-Campus Room and Board
9962
Approximate Expenses per year
$24,334
Students Also View These Schools
California State University, Chico
California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Los Angeles
Chapman University
Loyola Marymount University
Pepperdine University
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
Stanford University
University of California—Berkeley
University of California—Davis
University of California—Irvine
University of California—Los Angeles
University of California—Riverside
University of California—San Diego
University of California—Santa Barbara
University of California—Santa Cruz
University of San Diego
University of Southern California
05. Academics
Total Faculty
2,155
Gender
Minority
343
Women
Men
International
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
University Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Prominent Alumni
Linda Lingle
Former Governor of Hawaii
Scott Horowitz
Space Shuttle astronaut
Rebecca Mieliwocki
2012 National Teacher of the Year
Eva Longoria
Actress
Mike Curb
Musician, record company executive, 42nd Lieutenant Governor of California
Linda Lingle
Former Governor of Hawaii
Scott Horowitz
Space Shuttle astronaut
Rebecca Mieliwocki
2012 National Teacher of the Year
Eva Longoria
Actress
Mike Curb
Musician, record company executive, 42nd Lieutenant Governor of California
Linda Lingle
Former Governor of Hawaii
06. Student Body
Gender
54% female46% male
Out of State
1% are out
of state99% are
in-state
of state99% are
in-state
Students
82% are
full time18% are
part time
full time18% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
36,917
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.14%
Asian
11.63%
Black
5.18%
Hispanic
46.46%
Caucasian
22.71%
Unknown
4.67%
International
5.82%
07. Mental Health
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
08. Campus Life
Students
8%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
Most Popular Places On Campus
Student Recreation Center
Oviatt Library
Matador Book Store
Valley Performing Arts Center
Student Recreation Center
Oviatt Library
Matador Book Store
Valley Performing Arts Center
Student Recreation Center
Oviatt Library
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Disneyland
Staples Center
Santa Monica
Universal Studios
Hollywood
Disneyland
Staples Center
Santa Monica
Universal Studios
Hollywood
Disneyland
9. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
Jaclyn Kietzman
Guest Relations Coordinator
18111 Nordhoff Street Bayramian Hall 190 Northridge, CA 91330-8212
818-677-2879
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
818-677-2879
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Varies
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
Varies
Visits
CLASS VISITS
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Not Available
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Other
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
Blocks from Metrolink, on campus transit station for several MTA bus lines, close to Burbank and LAX airports,
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS
From the 405 Freeway: Exit at Nordhoff Street. Turn west and drive approximately 4 miles. From the 118 Freeway: Exit at Reseda Boulevard and drive south approximately 3 miles. Turn left on Nordhoff Street. Drive 1/2 block. From the 101 Freeway: Exit at Reseda Boulevard, turn right and drive approximately 4 miles north to Nordhoff. Turn right on Nordhoff and drive 1/2 mile.
10. Sports & Athletics
Athletic Division I
Men's Sports (Matadors)
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Women's Sports (Matadors)
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
11. Housing & Activities
Hosting Features
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Frat Sorority
International Student
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Jodi Johnson
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
323
Number of Honor Societies
15
Number of Social Sororities
12
Number of Religious Organizations
17
12. Student Services
Military
Army ROTC Offered
Navy ROTC Offered
Air Force ROTC Offered
Sustainability
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
Available Transportation Alternatives
Car Sharing Program
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
School Developed Bicycle Plan
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review's page
on campus safety for additional resources:
Visit Page
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Description Apple
13. Financial Aid
Dates
Application DeadlinesJun 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Aid
01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Nursing Scholarships
03 - Need-Based Federal Pell
04 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
05 - Need-Based SEOG
06 - Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):
01 - College/university loans from institutional funds
02 - Federal Nursing Loans
03 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
14. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
Career Services
01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
Opportunities at School
01 - Internship
15. Majors
01 AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
- African-American/Black Studies.
- Asian-American Studies.
- Deaf Studies.
- Women's Studies.
02 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Communication and Media Studies.
- Communication, General.
- Journalism.
03 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Computer and Information Sciences, Other.
- Computer Programming.
- Computer Science.
04 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
- Engineering-Related Fields.
05 PSYCHOLOGY.
- Psychology, General.
06 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
- Sociology.
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Read More
College Admissions Guide: Process and Prep | The Princeton Review
Read More
Should You Apply Early Action vs Early Decision? | The Princeton Review
Read More
What is Rolling Admission? | The Princeton Review
Read More
What Looks Good on College Applications? | The Princeton Review
Read More
Popular Application Essay Topics | Apply | The Princeton Review
Read More
Crafting an Unforgettable College Essay | The Princeton Review
Read More
Calculate Your GPA With Our GPA Scale | The Princeton Review
Read More
How to Calculate Your SAT or ACT Superscore | The Princeton Review
Read More
ACT vs SAT Score Conversion Chart | The Princeton Review
Read More
Take a Free SAT Practice Test
Read More
Find Colleges Looking for Students Like You
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