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CSU Northridge

CSU Northridge
CSU Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8207

Official telephone: (818) 677-1200
Fax number: (818) 677-3766
Website: https://www.csun.edu/
CSU Northridge
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 818 677-3700

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: November 30
Application fee: $55
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
Dates test scores should be received: January 15 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.37
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Average SAT I: 515 verbal, 505 math

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 30,098
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 27,748
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 1%
Admission may be deferred: no

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