4% of the students at California State University-Northridge are registered with the college's disability services office.
| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $23,163 | $35,043 |
| Tuition | $7,043 | $18,923 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $11,502 | $11,502 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,486 | $1,486 |
| Transportation & Other | $3,132 | $3,132 |
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 83% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 63% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 57% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 35% |
The General Education Honors Program at California State University-Northridge offers students enriched academic opportunities in all majors. Honors Programs are either more in-depth programs in a specific field of study or are programs that offer a broader scope of study as opposed to a regular program. Check out the program and its requirements and also if your program is offered for your major/are of interest.
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California State University-Northridge's Admissions Page
In 2020, the average GPA of students admitted to California State University-Northridge was 3.18.
In 2020, 95% of applicants submitted SAT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Math | EBRW |
| 25th Percentile | 440 | 460 |
| 75th Percentile | 550 | 560 |
In 2020, 17% of applicants submitted ACT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Composite | Writing |
| 25th Percentile | 16 | - |
| 75th Percentile | 22 | - |
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| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General |
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