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California State University-Northridge Computer Science Programs

California State University-Northridge is a public institution located in Northridge, CA. A Major City Center offers a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

California State University-Northridge Rankings

CSUN has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#33 of 46	State — California
Overall Quality	#60 of 81	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#418 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is California State University-Northridge?

Get in touch with CSUN are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330
Phone:	8186771200
Website:	www.csun.edu/
Admissions:	www.csun.edu/admissions-financial-aid
Financial Aid:	www.csun.edu/admissions-financial-aid

How Do I Get Into CSUN?

You can apply to CSUN online at: https://www.calstate.edu/apply

CSUN is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for CSUN

These are the things CSUN considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into CSUN?

CSUN admits 93%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at CSUN are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	14,995	13,870	92%
Women	18,010	16,972	94%

Can I Afford California State University-Northridge?

The average net price after aid at CSUN is $7,599. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$6,084
In-State Fees	$1,374
Out-of-State Tuition	$18,684
Out-of-State Fees	$1,374
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$7,458
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$20,058

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 17% of students at CSUN receive some form of financial aid (5,475 students).

Approximately 73% of students at CSUN receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,843 per student.

56% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,628.

Student Loan Debt

21% of CSUN undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,712 per year.

California State University-Northridge Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 6,263 students enrolled at CSUN. CSUN is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 32,357 undergraduate students at CSUN, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of California State University-Northridge undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2,815
Black or African American	1,811
Hispanic	18,702
White	5,824
American Indian/Alaska Native	32
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	32
Two or More Races	1,067
Non-Resident	938

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at CSUN break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	5,352
Nevada	12
Washington	11
Texas	9
Oregon	8

Additionally, approximately 2.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

California State University-Northridge Graduate Student Diversity

5,331 of CSUN’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at CSUN, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of California State University-Northridge graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	399
Black or African American	159
Hispanic	2,025
White	1,124
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	122
Non-Resident	650

Online Learning at California State University-Northridge

CSUN delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

18,198 undergraduate students at CSUN took at least one online class — of those, 1,662 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 988 students took at least one online class and 1,204 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at California State University-Northridge

The following computer science majors are available at CSUN, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	235	81	—	316
Computer and Information Sciences, General	114	—	—	114

Academic Programs at California State University-Northridge

CSUN offers 27 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

CSUN maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.