California State University Northridge Northridge California

Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses

Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
 
 
 
 
 
In-state
$3,042
$3,350
$3,696
$4,801
29.9%
Out-of-state
$13,212
$13,520
$13,866
$15,961
15.1%
Books and supplies
$1,314
$1,350
$1,564
$1,638
4.7%
Living arrangement
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$9,328
$9,350
$10,152
$10,872
7.1%
Other
$3,690
$3,672
$3,920
$4,138
5.6%
Off Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$9,328
$9,350
$10,152
$10,872
7.1%
Other
$3,690
$3,672
$3,920
$4,138
5.6%
Off Campus with Family
 
 
 
 
 
Other
$3,690
$3,808
$4,316
$4,386
1.6%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$17,374
$17,722
$19,332
$21,449
11.0%
Off Campus
$17,374
$17,722
$19,332
$21,449
11.0%
Off Campus with Family
$8,046
$8,508
$9,576
$10,825
13.0%
Out-of-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$27,544
$27,892
$29,502
$32,609
10.5%
Off Campus
$27,544
$27,892
$29,502
$32,609
10.5%
Off Campus with Family
$18,216
$18,678
$19,746
$21,985
11.3%

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$55
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
23,293
9,614
13,679
Percent admitted
75%
73%
76%
Percent admitted who enrolled
27%
29%
25%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
 
Secondary school record
X
 
Completion of college-preparatory program
X
 
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
 
X
Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
3,584
78%
ACT
689
17%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading
400
520
SAT Math
400
530
ACT Composite
16
21
ACT English
15
21
ACT Math
16
22

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
2/28/1960 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
Dietetics (DIETI) – Dietetic Internship
1/1/1990 –
Accredited
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapy (PTA) – Professional programs for the physical therapist
7/1/1969 –
Accredited
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-Language Pathology (SP) – Graduate degree programs
4/21/1976 –
Accredited
Audiology (AUD) – Graduate degree programs
4/1/1986 – 12/31/2006
Resigned
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
4/12/1999 –
Accredited
Council on Education for Public Health
Community Health Education (CHE) and Community Health/Preventive Medicine (CHPM) – Graduate programs offered outside schools of public health
2/19/1971 –
Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technology (RAD) – Programs for radiographers
7/1/1983 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Art and Design (ART) – Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1993 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Music (MUS) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1968 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
Theatre (THEA) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1991 –
Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) – Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
1/1/1990 –
Accredited