California State University-Northridge

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,742

2022 Average Net Price

$8,936

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

91.2%

25,965 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

37,579

76.9% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

56%

2,476 Graduates

About

California State University-Northridge is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at California State University-Northridge were General Psychology (930 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (805 degrees), and General Health & Physical Education (442 degrees).

In 2022, 11,058 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California State University-Northridge. 59.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (5,025 degrees), 1.87 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2,685 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at California State University-Northridge is $5,742, which is $−18,254 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at California State University-Northridge was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 6279 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at California State University-Northridge is $5,742, which is $18,254 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,936.

In 2022, 75% of undergraduate students attending California State University-Northridge received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 21% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,742

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at California State University-Northridge was $5,742. The cost of tuition at California State University-Northridge is $−18,254 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of California State University-Northridge (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,936

2022 Value

2.62%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 California State University-Northridge had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,936. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of California State University-Northridge grew by 2.62%.

This chart compares the average net price of California State University-Northridge (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,232

Room and Board

$1,486

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at California State University-Northridge was of $15,232 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 5.11% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,486. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at California State University-Northridge (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at California State University-Northridge received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2021, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at California State University-Northridge (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at California State University-Northridge was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 6279 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

California State University-Northridge received 25,965 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 9.76% annual growth. Out of those 25,965 applicants, 23,687 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 91.2% acceptance rate.

There were 37,579 students enrolled at California State University-Northridge in 2022. 95% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

California State University-Northridge has an overall enrollment yield of 21%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

91.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

23,687

Accepted Out of 25,965

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of California State University-Northridge was 91.2% (23,687 admissions from 25,965 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 88.1%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 9.76%, while admissions grew by 13.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of California State University-Northridge (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

95%

Submission Percentage (2020)

3,821

Scores Submitted (2020)

95% of enrolled first-time students at California State University-Northridge in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

California State University-Northridge had a total enrollment of 37,579 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at California State University-Northridge is 28,897 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,682. This means that 76.9% of students enrolled at California State University-Northridge are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at California State University-Northridge, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.5% Hispanic or Latino, 20.1% White, 8.9% Asian, 4.66% Black or African American, 2.95% Two or More Races, 0.138% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0745% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at California State University-Northridge in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (33.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (23.9%) and White Female (9.41%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (27.8%), followed by White Female (16.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (11.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California State University-Northridge in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37,579 students. The full-time enrollment at California State University-Northridge is 28,897 and the part-time enrollment is 8,682. This means that 76.9% of students enrolled at California State University-Northridge are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at California State University-Northridge (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at California State University-Northridge was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), California State University-Northridge had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at California State University-Northridge (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
20,107 enrolled students
White
7,535 enrolled students
Asian
3,344 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at California State University-Northridge is 53.5% Hispanic or Latino, 20.1% White, 8.9% Asian, 4.66% Black or African American, 2.95% Two or More Races, 0.138% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0745% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2,023 students (5.38%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 2,054 more women than men received degrees from California State University-Northridge. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at California State University-Northridge is hispanic or latino (5,025 degrees awarded). There were 1.87 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2685 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at California State University-Northridge is General Psychology (930 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (805 degrees) and General Health & Physical Education (442 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at California State University-Northridge, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (467 degrees awarded), Psychology (977 degrees), and Social Sciences (849 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State University-Northridge are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (463,372 people), Other managers (379,376 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (307,795 people), Social workers, all other (301,544 people), and Postsecondary teachers (190,399 people).

The most specialized majors at California State University-Northridge in 2022 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (467 degrees awarded), Psychology (977 degrees), Social Sciences (849 degrees), History (131 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (401 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State University-Northridge are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at California State University-Northridge are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (467 degrees awarded), Psychology (977 degrees), Social Sciences (849 degrees), History (131 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (401 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State University-Northridge are Elementary & secondary schools (850,258 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (491,033 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (396,275 people), Legal services (373,293 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (293,303 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by California State University-Northridge.

Most Common (2022)

General Psychology
930 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
805 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
442 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at California State University-Northridge was General Psychology with 930 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at California State University-Northridge according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

4,502

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

6,556

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 4,502 degrees were awarded to men at California State University-Northridge, which is 0.687 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (6,556).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at California State University-Northridge by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 476 degrees were awarded to men at California State University-Northridge in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.19 times more than the 400 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 712 degrees were awarded to men at California State University-Northridge in General Psychology, which is 3.07 times more than the 232 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 15% of students graduating from California State University-Northridge completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at California State University-Northridge is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.42% of graduates (60 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
5,025 degrees awarded
White
2,685 degrees awarded
Asian
1,030 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at California State University-Northridge is hispanic or latino (5,025 degrees awarded). There were 1.87 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2685 degrees).

7.65% of degree recipients (846 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Hispanic or Latino Female
3,126 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
1,899 degrees awarded
White Female
1,511 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California State University-Northridge is hispanic or latino female (3,126 degrees awarded). There were 1.65 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (1899 degrees).

Operations

California State University-Northridge has an endowment valued at nearly $198M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −28.8M (−14.5%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, California State University-Northridge had a total salary expenditure of 761M. California State University-Northridge employs 375 Professors, 206 Associate professors and 181 Lecturers. Most academics at California State University-Northridge are Male Professor (193), Female Professor (182), and Male Associate professor (109).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at California State University-Northridge are: Business and Financial Operations, with 368 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 311 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 274 employees.

Endowment

$198M

2022 Endowment

13.8%

growth from 2021

California State University-Northridge has an endowment valued at about $198M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of California State University-Northridge grew 13.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $152M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at California State University-Northridge (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$260M

2022 Salaries

6.58%

growth from 2021

In 2022, California State University-Northridge paid a median of $260M in salaries, which represents 34.1% of their overall expenditure ($761M) and a 6.58% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.03% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 2.09% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$94M

Instructional Salaries

916

Number of Employees

In 2022, California State University-Northridge paid a total of $94M to 916 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

375 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

368 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at California State University-Northridge were Professor with 375 employees, Associate professor with 206 employees, and Lecturer with 181 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California State University-Northridge were Business and Financial Operations with 368 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 311 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 274 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at California State University-Northridge was Male Professor with 193 employees, Female Professor with 182 employees, and Male Associate professor with 109 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at California State University-Northridge.

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