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California State University-Northridge admissions

Northridge, California · Public · 32,691 undergrads

California State University-Northridge admitted 93% of applicants for fall 2024 (30,842 of 33,005, federal IPEDS data).

The numbers

Applied
33,005
fall 2024
Accept their offer
18%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$70
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Can I get into California State University-Northridge?

93% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in.

Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

33,005 applied, 30,842 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

Questions people ask

What is California State University-Northridge's acceptance rate?
California State University-Northridge admitted 93% of applicants for fall 2024 (30,842 of 33,005, federal IPEDS data).
Where these numbers come from
  • Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)

Updated Oct 31, 2026Spot a mistake?How we get our numbers