California State University-Northridge
Northridge, California · Public · Founded N/A
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$44,372
Acceptance Rate
93%
Graduation Rate
56%
Annual Tuition
$7,095
At a Glance
Total Students
32,357
Retention Rate
74%
Faculty Ratio
21
Financial Aid
23%
Median Debt
$13,872
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Founded
N/A
Institution Overview
California State University-Northridge is a public institution with a large student body of over 32,000. The university has a high acceptance rate of 93.2%. Over three-quarters of students return for their second year, with a retention rate of 74.4%. The graduation rate is 56.1%. The average in-state tuition is $7,095.
Graduates see a return on their investment with median earnings of $36,905 one year after graduation, increasing to $44,372 after five years, and $59,115 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $13,872. Over one-fifth of students receive financial aid, with a rate of 22.6%.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$37k
1 YEAR
$44k
5 YEARS
$59k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, alumni from California State University-Northridge earn a median of $36,905. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $44,372, and after ten years, median earnings reach $59,115. The median debt for graduates is $13,872.
The university has a high acceptance rate of 93.2% and a graduation rate of 56.1%. The retention rate is 74.4%. The in-state tuition is $7,095, and 22.6% of students receive financial aid.
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Campus Location
Northridge, California
Northridge, CA 91330
California State University-Northridge is located in Northridge, California. The campus is in a city setting.