It is moderately difficult to get into California State University, Northridge. The acceptance rate at California State University, Northridge is 88%. Out of 23,656 applications received in 2023, 20,842 students were offered admission.
If you are thinking about applying to California State University, Northridge, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 11/30 and the fee for the application costs $55.
Students who apply to California State University, Northridge for the fall semester should anticipate a decision by March 1.
The following is an overiew of some of California State University, Northridge's admissions stats.
California State University, Northridge 2023 | Admissions Statistics |
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Mean Unweighted GPA | 3.4 |
Admissions Test Policy | Not optional |
Waitlist | No |
These are the application deadlines for California State University, Northridge.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
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Early Decision I | Info Not Available | – | – |
Early Decision II | – | – | – |
Early Action | No | – | – |
Regular Decision | Yes | 11 30 | March 1 |
California State University, Northridge may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with California State University, Northridge directly for more information about early applications.
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For applicants who are non-residents, getting into California State University, Northridge is very difficult.
Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.
California State University, Northridge has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.
What does California State University, Northridge consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
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Standardized Test Scores | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Very Important |
Geographical Residence | Considered |
State Residency | Considered |
Make sure to check with California State University, Northridge for more information on admission factors.
To apply to California State University, Northridge, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with California State University, Northridge's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Written Essay or Personal Statement | – | – | – | – |
Interview | – | – | – | – |
Transcript(S) of College Record | – | – | – | – |
Transcript of High School Record | – | – | – | – |
Standardized Test Scores | – | – | – | – |
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S) | – | – | – | – |
Students admitted to California State University, Northridge have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
California State University, Northridge is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to California State University, Northridge.
For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is November 30. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.Applicants should hear back by March 1.
Transfer students can enroll in California State University, Northridge during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Spring Term
Can I defer my acceptance to California State University, Northridge?
❌ Students who are admitted to California State University, Northridge must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.
Does California State University, Northridge accept transfer credits?
✅ California State University, Northridge accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.
Do I have to submit test scores to California State University, Northridge?
✅ California State University, Northridge is not test optional.
What is California State University, Northridge's acceptance rate?
✅ California State University, Northridge's acceptance rate is 88%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at California State University, Northridge?
🟨 California State University, Northridge may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into CSU Northridge? CSU Northridge is a somewhat selective institution. The CSU Northridge acceptance rate is 88%. This means that the institution accepts 88 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to CSU Northridge is Nov 30.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to CSU Northridge is Nov 30.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
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Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
At CSU Northridge, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.38. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
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