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California State University, Northridge, also known as CSUN, was founded in 1958 under the name San Fernando Valley State College. It attained university status in 1972, and in the same year, adopted its current name. CSUN offers more than 60 bachelor's degree programs and over 40 master's degrees. The current enrollment figures of CSUN are over 30,000. Courses are taught in 9 colleges:
CSUN ranks among America's Best Colleges, and the sports teams are referred to as the Matadors. There are over 18 sports teams including the basketball, golf, soccer, cross country, swimming, track and field, baseball and volleyball teams.
Cal State Northridge is located in a large city, in Northridge, CA. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Cal State Northridge top out at the Doctoral degree.
Students at the school often study art studies and liberal arts.
The admissions department at Cal State Northridge does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 410 to 520 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 540 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Cal State Northridge offers classes to 35,446 students (28,284 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at the school.
Students sports include formal participation in Big West Conference competitions.
Tuition is fairly low at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
California State University Northridge
18111 Nordhoff St
Northridge, CA 91330
General Phone: (818) 677-1200
http://www.csun.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 2,202 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, speech and rhetoric, English, history, political science, interdisciplinary studies, economics, ... |
| Business and Management | 1,493 | business management, finance, marketing, accounting, knowledge management |
| Education and Teaching | 967 | educational administration, early childhood education, school counseling, education, special ed |
| Therapy and Counseling | 723 | psychology, communication disorders, physical therapy, genetic counseling |
| Media | 551 | radio and television, journalism, communication studies |
| Family and Social Work | 453 | family and consumer science, public administration, social work |
| Engineering | 296 | electrical engineering, engineering management, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, engineering |
| Science | 293 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, geology, biophysics |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 255 | health and physical education, parks and recreation studies |
| Art Studies | 252 | art studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 181 | computer science, information technology, computer engineering, software engineering |
| Music | 130 | music performance, music |
| Medical Support and Technology | 114 | health service and sciences |
| Medical Administration | 57 | environmental health, health care administration |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 54 | drama, playwriting and screenwriting |
| Religion and Philosophy | 46 | philosophy, religion, Jewish studies |
| Mathematics | 41 | mathematics |
| Medicine | 24 | public health |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 21 | registered nursing |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | construction engineering tech |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Cal State Northridge in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 6,619 | 59 |
| Master's degree | 1,543 | 47 |
In 2007-2008, Cal State Northridge had a total enrollment of 35,446 students (28,284 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 32% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 27% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 28% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 96% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 49 % |
Cal State Northridge offers campus housing for 2,436 of its 28,284 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Los Angeles, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 22,756 | 15,625 | 69% | 4,130 | 26% |
| Men | 9,448 | 6,267 | 66% | 1,789 | 29% |
| Women | 13,308 | 9,358 | 70% | 2,341 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 75% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 17% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,696 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,872 |
| Room and board | $ 10,152 |
| Room charge | $ 5,684 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,075 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,564 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,920 |
Financial Aid:
Cal State Northridge participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 115300)
Cal State Northridge has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 293 | 212 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 116 | 104 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 53 | 68 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 36 | $116,792 | 17 | $114,798 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $92,781 | 4 | $90,888 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 6 | $65,048 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 44 | $112,307 | 28 | $99,658 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 149 | $94,535 | 100 | $92,187 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 116 | $76,953 | 102 | $73,628 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 101 | $68,466 | 92 | $64,732 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 50 | $60,543 | 58 | $56,421 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 416 | $79,218 | 352 | $73,740 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Big West Conference |
| Baseball | Big West Conference |
| Track | Big West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 140 | 154 | 294 |
| Track | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| Baseball | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Basketball | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| Football | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 60 | 113 | 173 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Knowledge Management
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
Information Technology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Playwriting and Screenwriting
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering/Industrial Management
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Asian-American Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MEDICINE
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Genetic Counseling/Counselor
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cal State Northridge Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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