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California State University-Northridge: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

California State University-Northridge admits about 93.5% of applicants.

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Acceptance rate 93.5%
SAT range Not reported
Net price $6,346
Graduation rate 56.8%

California State University-Northridge At a Glance

LocationNorthridge, California
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment32,691
Acceptance Rate93.5%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)Not reported
SAT Range (Math)Not reported
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)Not reported
Average SAT (Combined)Not reported
ACT RangeNot reported
Average Net Price$6,346/yr
Tuition (In-State)$7,850/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$21,170/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate56.8%
Full-Time Retention Rate73.4%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$63,721
Median Debt at Completion$15,000

How California State University-Northridge Compares

California State University-Northridge is more selective than about 12% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 32,691 students, it is larger than about 87% of the 265 schools in this list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is California State University-Northridge's acceptance rate?

California State University-Northridge's acceptance rate is about 93.5%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for California State University-Northridge?

SAT score data for California State University-Northridge is not currently reported by the College Scorecard.

Does California State University-Northridge require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check California State University-Northridge's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of California State University-Northridge?

The average net price reported for California State University-Northridge is $6,346 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also California State University-Northridge's official site.