California State University-Northridge is known for being a non selective school. They receive approximately 26,000 applications each year. With regards to the overall acceptance rate, it tends to be 91 percent which is equal 23,687 students being accepted to the school. But when the term starts, about 4,970 students will have chosen California State University-Northridge as their school of choice. The ratio of the candidates who submitted their applications is 45% and 54% for males and females respectively. However, of the freshmen enrolled, 52% were typically women chose California State University-Northridge after receiving the letter of acceptance and 47% were men. First-year students are asked to submit their ACT or SAT scores to California State University-Northridge when applying. In most cases, accepted applicants have test scores in the range of 16 - 22 for ACT or 900 - 1,110 for SAT. This institution also allows submissions of Advanced Placement (AP) credits, Credit for life experiences, and Dual enrollment. California State University-Northridge’s undergraduate application fee is $70.

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Student ACT Scores

25th %
75th %



Student SAT Scores

25th %
75th %



First-Year Admission Statistics

Application, Acceptance, Enrollment Statistics from the 2022 Admissions Cycle. Test scores last reported in 2020
Applications
25,965
Male 11,826
Female 14,139

 

Acceptance
23,687
Male 10,525
Female 13,162

 

Enrollment Total
4,972
Male 2,350
Female 2,622


Acceptance Rate
91.2%
Male
89%
Female
93.1%

 

Yield
21%
Male
22.3%
Female
19.9%


Application Fees and Other Information

Application Fees

Undergraduate

$70


Graduate

$70



Credit from AP or Pre-college classes

  • Advanced Placement (AP) credits
  • Credit for life experiences
  • Dual enrollment


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