California State University, Northridge
Admissions

Interested in attending California State University, Northridge?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into California State University, Northridge, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

1020
SAT Midpoint
November 30
Regular admission deadline
Test Blind
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into California State University, Northridge?

%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, CSUN accepted % of applicants. We classify this as most selective.

In the most recent year, 0 people applied and 27,748 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at California State University, Northridge:

100%
80.0
60.0
40.0
20.0
0.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

20%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 20% ended up enrolling at California State University, Northridge, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into California State University, Northridge by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things CSUN considers:

Very Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • State Residency

Not Considered

  • Academic GPA
  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into California State University, Northridge?

1020
SAT Midpoint
Test Blind
Testing

Grades

CSUN is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.

SAT Math Scores
Math Mean
505
SAT Verb Scores
Verbal Mean
515
SAT Composite Scores
Composite Mean
1020

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to California State University, Northridge. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

November 30
Regular admission deadline
March 1
Application notification

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