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Los Angeles, California is home to Cal State Northridge. Los Angeles is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Cal State Northridge go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in music, art studies, and liberal arts.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 550.
Cal State Northridge has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Cal State Northridge has 33,243 enrolled students (as of 2005). The school has a large minority student population.
Cal State Northridge offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Big West Conference.
Cal State Northridge is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
California State University - Northridge
18111 Nordhoff St
Northridge, CA 91330
General Phone: (818) 677-1200
Admissions Phone: (818) 677-3700
Financial Aid Phone: (818) 677-2085
http://www.csun.edu
Cal State Northridge awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,824 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, speech and rhetoric, English, history, political science, interdisciplinary studies, anthropology, ... |
| Business And Management | 1,266 | business management, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 787 | educational administration, early childhood education, school counseling, education, special ed |
| Therapy And Counseling | 633 | psychology, communication disorders, physical therapy, genetic counseling |
| Media | 437 | radio and television, journalism, communication studies |
| Science | 265 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, geology, biophysics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 236 | computer science, information technology, computer engineering |
| Family And Social Work | 236 | family and consumer science, public administration |
| Art Studies | 217 | art studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 180 | health and physical education, parks and recreation studies |
| Engineering | 178 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering management, civil engineering, engineering |
| Music | 135 | music, music performance |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 103 | health service and sciences |
| Mathematics | 58 | mathematics |
| Medical Adminstration | 50 | environmental health, health care administration |
| Religion And Philosophy | 35 | religion, philosophy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 28 | drama |
| Medicine | 22 | public health |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 12 | registered nursing |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Cal State Northridge in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 5,488 | 53 |
| Master's degree | 1,218 | 42 |
In 2005, Cal State Northridge had a total enrollment of 33,243 students (26,884 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 33% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 24% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 20% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 26% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 98% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 54 % |
Cal State Northridge offers campus housing for 2,463 of its 26,884 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Los Angeles, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15,086 | 10,192 | 68% | 2,979 | 29% |
| Men | 6,079 | 4,075 | 67% | 1,300 | 32% |
| Women | 9,007 | 6,117 | 68% | 1,679 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| 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) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 86% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (818) 677-3700
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,036 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,206 |
| Room and board | $ 8,880 |
| Room charge | $ 4,766 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,242 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,634 |
Financial Aid:
Cal State Northridge participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 115300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (818) 677-2085
Cal State Northridge has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 34 | $97,086 | 18 | $102,029 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $83,997 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 35 | $96,342 | 24 | $95,356 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 185 | $83,422 | 100 | $82,234 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 77 | $66,604 | 57 | $64,943 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 123 | $56,915 | 120 | $54,426 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 47 | $53,520 | 40 | $51,291 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 432 | $69,624 | 317 | $64,693 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Big West Conference |
| Baseball | Big West Conference |
| Track | Big West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 135 | 134 | 269 |
| Track | 24 | 24 | 48 |
| Baseball | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Basketball | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| Football | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 56 | 96 | 152 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Information Technology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Asian-American Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic 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 ADMINSTRATION
Environmental Health
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
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 6% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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Music
Art Studies
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