Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsPublicHSI
California State University - Northridge
Acceptance
93.5%
+6.2pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
6-yr Graduation
57%
+1.0pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Total enrollment
38,313
peer median 23,375
Avg net price
$7,021
-$3.8k vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Use this data
About
California State University, Northridge, is a public university in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. With a total enrollment of 36,960 students, it has the fourth largest total student body in the California State University system. The size of CSUN also has a major impact on the California economy, with an estimated $1.9 billion in economic output generated by CSUN on a yearly basis. As of Fall 2025, the university has 2,085 faculty members, of which around 37% are tenured or on the tenure-track.
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Applied
33,005
33,005 candidates competed
Admitted
30,842
93.5% acceptance rate
Enrolled
5,543
18.0% yield
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Overall completion
57%+1.0pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Overall completion
57%+1.0pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
4-year graduation
28%
4-year graduation
28%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
57%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
57%
Full-time retention
73%
Full-time retention
73%
Pell equity
5.6pp gap
Pell recipients
55%1626 of 2969
Non-Pell (all)
61%1087 of 1795
Subsidized loan, no Pell
58%192 of 329
No Federal Aid
61%895 of 1466
Non-Pell students graduate at a 5.6-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.
Program outcomes
Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.
Of 155 Title IV programs, 76 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 2 fail. 77 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.
Total programs
155
Passing
76
49.0% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
2
1.3% of portfolio
Fail rate
1.3%
+0.7pp vs 0.6% national
Pass / fail distribution
155programs
- Passing76 · 49.0%
- No Data77 · 49.7%
- Failing2 · 1.3%
Severity spectrum
Critical
0
Severe
1
Recoverable
1
At Risk
1
Watch
7
Safe
68
No data
77
Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.
Earnings premium gap
Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.
Program
Typical
Benchmark
EP gap
Linguistic Comparative and Related Language Studies and Services
Bachelor Degree · Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
$32,939
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
-8.7%
−$3,143
Linguistic Comparative and Related Language Studies and Services
Bachelor Degree · Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
-8.7%
$32,939 vs $36,082
Hospitality Administration/Management
Master's Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
$64,835
$66,899
National Same-Field BA Median
-3.1%
−$2,064
Hospitality Administration/Management
Master's Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
-3.1%
$64,835 vs $66,899
Communication and Media Studies
Master's Degree · Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
$60,784
$58,761
National Same-Field BA Median
+3.4%
+$2,023
Communication and Media Studies
Master's Degree · Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
+3.4%
$60,784 vs $58,761
Music
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$40,669
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+12.7%
+$4,587
Music
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+12.7%
$40,669 vs $36,082
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$42,904
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+18.9%
+$6,822
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+18.9%
$42,904 vs $36,082
Anthropology
Bachelor Degree · Social Sciences
$43,192
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+19.7%
+$7,110
Anthropology
Bachelor Degree · Social Sciences
+19.7%
$43,192 vs $36,082
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$43,240
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+19.8%
+$7,158
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+19.8%
$43,240 vs $36,082
Romance Languages Literatures and Linguistics
Bachelor Degree · Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
$43,345
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+20.1%
+$7,263
Romance Languages Literatures and Linguistics
Bachelor Degree · Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
+20.1%
$43,345 vs $36,082
Near the line (±5%)
Programs within five points of the pass line, one cohort year from flipping.
Program
EP gap
Status
Hospitality Administration/Management
Master's Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
-3.1%
−$2,064
Just failing
Communication and Media Studies
Master's Degree · Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
+3.4%
+$2,023
Just passing
Debt vs earnings
Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.
Program
Median debt
Median earnings
Debt burden
Music
Master's Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$41,000
$60,697
68%
Music
Master's Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$41,000 debt · $60,697 earn
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$46,447
$76,505
61%
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$46,447 debt · $76,505 earn
English Language and Literature General
Master's Degree · English Language And Literature/Letters
$31,830
$61,735
52%
English Language and Literature General
Master's Degree · English Language And Literature/Letters
$31,830 debt · $61,735 earn
Clinical Counseling and Applied Psychology
Master's Degree · Psychology
$41,000
$83,681
49%
Clinical Counseling and Applied Psychology
Master's Degree · Psychology
$41,000 debt · $83,681 earn
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Master's Degree · Education
$34,657
$75,660
46%
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Master's Degree · Education
$34,657 debt · $75,660 earn
Public Administration
Bachelor Degree · Public Administration And Social Service Professions
$37,500
$85,789
44%
Public Administration
Bachelor Degree · Public Administration And Social Service Professions
$37,500 debt · $85,789 earn
Social Work
Master's Degree · Public Administration And Social Service Professions
$33,956
$81,505
42%
Social Work
Master's Degree · Public Administration And Social Service Professions
$33,956 debt · $81,505 earn
Anthropology
Bachelor Degree · Social Sciences
$17,750
$43,192
41%
Anthropology
Bachelor Degree · Social Sciences
$17,750 debt · $43,192 earn
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor
WASC Senior College and University Commission
Accredited since 1960Next review Feb 2032
Programmatic accreditations · 14
Action history · 17
- Jul 2025Renewal of AccreditationAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics · Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Jul 2024Renewal of AccreditationAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics · Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Apr 2024Renewal of AccreditationCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education · Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Jul 2023Renewal of AccreditationAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics · Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Aug 2022Renewal of AccreditationJoint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology · Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Aid exceeds costFamily pays
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Avg net price
$7,021
-$3,815vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs median $10,836
Federal loans
21.4%
In-state tuition
$7,458
Out-of-state
$20,058
Federal aid volume & trends
Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.
In AY 2024–25, 21,405 students received $129.5M in Pell grants, alongside $90.4M in federal Direct Loans.
Pell recipients
21,405
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$129.5M
$129,457,938 total
Direct Loans
$90.4M
14,577 loan awards
Pell recipients · 5-year trend
21k’20
20k’21
20k’22
19k’23
21k’24
Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25
Subsidized$26.8M
6,390 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$26.5M
5,889 loan awards
Unsubsidized · Grad$31.8M
1,942 loan awards
Parent PLUS$1.6M
116 loan awards
Grad PLUS$3.7M
240 loan awards
Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 6,752 borrowers who entered repayment, 118 (1.7%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate
1.7%
-0.6pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
6,752
Defaulted
118
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard
Default rate vs national, by cohort
2016
3.7%-5.6
2017
2.0%-7.2
2018
3.7%-3.3
2019
1.7%-0.6
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at CSUN
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Distinct CIP programs123
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered
Top program families by completions
7,687 total completions
01Business
1,61221.0%
01Business
1,61221.0%
02Psychology
1,05313.7%
02Psychology
1,05313.7%
03Health Professions
98912.9%
03Health Professions
98912.9%
04Communication
79510.3%
04Communication
79510.3%
05Social Sciences
7229.4%
05Social Sciences
7229.4%
06Visual/Performing Arts
6398.3%
06Visual/Performing Arts
6398.3%
07Education
5186.7%
07Education
5186.7%
08Engineering
4976.5%
08Engineering
4976.5%
09Computer Sciences
4926.4%
09Computer Sciences
4926.4%
10Parks/Recreation
3704.8%
10Parks/Recreation
3704.8%
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Fall total
38,313
12-mo unduplicated
42,559
Undergraduate
36,149
Graduate
6,410
Gender split
Men
46%19,378
Women
54%23,181
Race / ethnicity composition
Hispanic
57.9%
White
18.0%
Asian
8.7%
Black
5.6%
Unknown
3.4%
Two or more
3.3%
Non-resident
2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Athletes
315
146 M · 169 W
Women athletes
53.7%
Athletic aid
$4.5M
Total student aid
Budget
$23.3M
Total expenses
Men vs women · spending splits
Athletic student aid
$2.1M
$2.4M
Recruiting expense
$147K
$117K
Head-coach salaries
$184K
$122K
Men Women
Sport-by-sport · 10
Sport
Men
Women
Expenses
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
95
65
$1,455,816
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
95 M · 65 W
Soccer
27
23
$2,305,012
Soccer
27 M · 23 W
Volleyball
24
18
$1,916,171
Volleyball
24 M · 18 W
Basketball
19
13
$4,817,541
Basketball
19 M · 13 W
Softball
—
28
$1,038,412
Softball
— · 28 W
Baseball
27
—
$1,994,292
Baseball
27 M · —
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
3.44
130 offenses · 37,760 students
3-year trend
0.622 yrs ago0.751 yr ago3.44Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
183
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
36
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
1
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
15
Criminal offenses by type
Motor vehicle theft
94
Fondling
16
Rape
8
Aggravated assault
7
Burglary
4
Robbery
1
By location
130total
- On campus122
- Non-campus3
- Public property5
Includes 18 in residence halls (a subset of on-campus, not added to the total).
VAWA offenses
12
Domestic violence
0
Dating violence
2
Stalking
14 total under the Violence Against Women Act.
Hate crimes by bias
No hate crimes reported.
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons41
Drugs201
Liquor318
Residence-hall fires
- UPA-10 Valley Oak Hall1 fireCookingDamage $0-$99
- UPA-13 Heater Hall2 firesCookingDamage $0-$99
- UPA-13 Heater Hall2 firesCookingDamage $0-$99
Data quality: 2 reports were later determined unfounded across the reporting period and are excluded from the totals above.
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Student-to-faculty
25.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
897
CSUN vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions CSUN selected for federal comparison reporting.
This institutionPeer median
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectCalifornia State University-Northridge | 57% | 93.5% | 38,313 | $7,021 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| 59% | 87.2% | 27,198 | $21,610 | R2 Research | |
| 57% | 95.3% | 24,427 | $7,000 | R2 Research | |
| 70% | 90.5% | 43,662 | $6,555 | R2 Research | |
| 69% | 46.3% | 42,003 | $10,440 | R2 Research | |
| 53% | 91.3% | 23,163 | $3,967 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 56% | 94.0% | 31,943 | $9,338 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 55% | 93.7% | 18,492 | $4,564 | R2 Research | |
| 72% | 47.5% | 20,081 | $3,033 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 54% | 58.4% | 14,390 | $3,103 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 57% | 53.8% | 22,538 | $2,984 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 53% | 64.3% | 15,965 | $4,195 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 46% | 79.6% | 12,631 | $15,407 | R2 Research | |
| 58% | 90.5% | 24,360 | $17,613 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 65% | 87.9% | 23,375 | $15,566 | R2 Research | |
| 39% | 94.8% | 10,732 | $13,529 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 50% | 96.4% | 22,563 | $12,278 | R2 Research | |
| 69% | 84.6% | 37,661 | $13,760 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 55% | 89.3% | 40,674 | $16,805 | R2 Research | |
| 53% | 86.8% | 35,770 | $10,836 | R1 Research | |
| 51% | 94.2% | 33,881 | $4,831 | R2 Research | |
| 69% | 82.0% | 19,401 | $17,413 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 28% | 66.5% | 10,493 | $15,301 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 37% | 78.1% | 12,554 | $18,309 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 69% | 79.6% | 31,091 | $15,435 | R2 Research | |
| Peer group median | 56% | 87.2% | 23,375 | $10,836 |
Institutions like CSUN
Explore the federal data for institutions in CSUN's comparison group.
- R2 ResearchIdaho
Boise State University
Grad rate59%Admit rate87.2%Enrollment27,198Net price$21,610View data - R2 ResearchCalifornia
California State University-Fresno
Grad rate57%Admit rate95.3%Enrollment24,427Net price$7,000View data - R2 ResearchCalifornia
California State University-Fullerton
Grad rate70%Admit rate90.5%Enrollment43,662Net price$6,555View data - R2 ResearchCalifornia
California State University-Long Beach
Grad rate69%Admit rate46.3%Enrollment42,003Net price$10,440View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsCalifornia
California State University-Los Angeles
Grad rate53%Admit rate91.3%Enrollment23,163Net price$3,967View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsCalifornia
California State University-Sacramento
Grad rate56%Admit rate94.0%Enrollment31,943Net price$9,338View data - R2 ResearchCalifornia
California State University-San Bernardino
Grad rate55%Admit rate93.7%Enrollment18,492Net price$4,564View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsNew York
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
Grad rate72%Admit rate47.5%Enrollment20,081Net price$3,033View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsNew York
CUNY Brooklyn College
Grad rate54%Admit rate58.4%Enrollment14,390Net price$3,103View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsNew York
CUNY Hunter College
Grad rate57%Admit rate53.8%Enrollment22,538Net price$2,984View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsNew York
CUNY Queens College
Grad rate53%Admit rate64.3%Enrollment15,965Net price$4,195View data - R2 ResearchMichigan
Eastern Michigan University
Grad rate46%Admit rate79.6%Enrollment12,631Net price$15,407View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalMissouri
Missouri State University-Springfield
Grad rate58%Admit rate90.5%Enrollment24,360Net price$17,613View data - R2 ResearchNew Jersey
Montclair State University
Grad rate65%Admit rate87.9%Enrollment23,375Net price$15,566View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsMinnesota
Saint Cloud State University
Grad rate39%Admit rate94.8%Enrollment10,732Net price$13,529View data - R2 ResearchCalifornia
San Francisco State University
Grad rate50%Admit rate96.4%Enrollment22,563Net price$12,278View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsCalifornia
San Jose State University
Grad rate69%Admit rate84.6%Enrollment37,661Net price$13,760View data - R2 ResearchTexas
Texas State University
Grad rate55%Admit rate89.3%Enrollment40,674Net price$16,805View data - R1 ResearchTexas
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Grad rate53%Admit rate86.8%Enrollment35,770Net price$10,836View data - R2 ResearchTexas
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Grad rate51%Admit rate94.2%Enrollment33,881Net price$4,831View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsMaryland
Towson University
Grad rate69%Admit rate82.0%Enrollment19,401Net price$17,413View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsAlaska
University of Alaska Anchorage
Grad rate28%Admit rate66.5%Enrollment10,493Net price$15,301View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsOklahoma
University of Central Oklahoma
Grad rate37%Admit rate78.1%Enrollment12,554Net price$18,309View data - R2 ResearchNorth Carolina
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Grad rate69%Admit rate79.6%Enrollment31,091Net price$15,435View data
CSUN Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Office
Office of Institutional Research
Reports to Division of Academic Affairs
Phone
818-677-3277
Address
Valera Hall 270, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8224
The Office of Institutional Research promotes the university’s mission by curating an innovative informational hub and collaborates with CSUN stakeholders to empower equity-minded, data-informed decisions that support successful student outcomes, strategic initiatives, and institutional improvement.
Visit IR office pageTeam
19 members
- Janet OhSenior Director
- Dustin TamashiroAssociate Director
- Holli TonyanAssociate Director of Academic Analytics, Professor of Psychology
- Amaya LopezLead Data Consultant
- Ana QuiranEOP Data Analyst
- Candice LiuAdministrative Analyst
- Chris GibsonData Consultant
- Clare WongData Scientist
- Corinne Y Von CollnAnalyst/Programmer
- Javier HidalgoDatabase Reporting Specialist
- Jeffrey ChambersAnalyst/Programmer, Website Manager
- Jamie KerlinData Consultant
- Joel HickmanAnalyst/Programmer, Lead, Data Security Projects
- Sabrina RifeData Consultant
- Seth SangalangGraduate Data Intern
- Ruiting JiaGraduate Data Intern
- Ruiting JiaGraduate Data Intern
- Yenifer Hernandez PaxtorUndergraduate Data Intern
- Susette Favela HernandezGraduate Data Intern
Common Data Set
CSUN's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.
Source publications
Reports & documents (5)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardcsun.edu
- Data definitionData Governance CommitteeThe Data Governance Committee at California State University Northridge is tasked with developing and supporting data governance policies and standards to ensure data availability, secure access, privacy, and integrity. It advises the Executive Technology Steering Committee and focuses on regulatory, accreditation, compliance, and AI impact on university data policies. Meeting monthly, the committee prioritizes projects such as data authorization and emerging AI trends, while designating data stewards for various data domains.csun.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- GlossaryGuides (IR) | CSU NorthridgeThe California State University-Northridge Institutional Research Guides page provides resources to help faculty and department leads understand and navigate various data reporting mechanisms and student evaluation systems. It includes guides such as the SEF Resources for student evaluations and the Academic Planning Data Base Guide, which explains faculty workload reporting. The page serves as a central hub for exploring CSUN's data, with additional resources for accessing dashboards, profiles, and reports related to the institution's academic affairs.csun.edu
- Strategic planStrategic planThe page from California State University, Northridge's President's Office outlines recent news and announcements from President Erika D. Beck. Highlights include a significant $40 million donation, the appointment of Dr. Amanda Quintero as Special Assistant for Inclusive Excellence, and President Beck's 100-day listening tour aimed at understanding campus challenges and opportunities. Additionally, it mentions the planned return to in-person instruction in Fall 2021 and initiatives to promote diversity and leadership opportunities for women and people of color.csun.edu
Notable alumni of CSUN (29)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Richard DreyfussFilm and television
- Helen HuntFilm and television
- Paula AbdulFilm and television
- Eva LongoriaFilm and television
- Doug EmhoffBusiness
- Eric V. AnslynAcademia
- Gene HaasBusiness
- Olympia LePointScience
- Mike CurbGovernment and politics
- Adriana OcampoScience
- Marc LevineGovernment and politics
- Linda LingleGovernment and politics
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Frequently asked questions about California State University-Northridge
Quick answers to the questions most often asked about CSUN.
What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Northridge?
California State University-Northridge's acceptance rate is 93.5% (30,842 admitted from 33,005 applicants), based on the latest IPEDS.
What is the graduation rate at California State University-Northridge?
California State University-Northridge reports a 6-year graduation rate of 57% per the latest IPEDS.
How many students attend California State University-Northridge?
California State University-Northridge reports a total enrollment of 38,313 students per the latest IPEDS.
What is the average net price at California State University-Northridge?
The average net price at California State University-Northridge is $7,021 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.
What is the yield rate at California State University-Northridge?
California State University-Northridge's yield rate is 18.0%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.
Where is California State University-Northridge located?
California State University-Northridge is located in Northridge, California 91330.
Who runs Institutional Research at California State University-Northridge?
California State University-Northridge's IR work is done by the Office of Institutional Research, which reports to Division of Academic Affairs.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
Federal Pell Grant & loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant and Direct Loan recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
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