At CSUN, you’ll be part of a richly diverse community led by faculty and staff who are fiercely committed to student support and success. With nearly 150 majors and programs to choose from, you’ll receive a top-tier education that prepares you to thrive in our ever-changing world. And it’s affordable! CSUN is ranked among the top colleges in the nation for value, and 88% of our students receive financial aid.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

January 31

Acceptance Rate

66%

SAT Range

900-1110

ACT Range

16-22

Application Fee

$70

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Cost

Net Price

$8,882 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$10,855 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

87%

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Academics

Professors

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Student Faculty Ratio

24:1

Evening Degree Programs

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Majors

Accountancy

Accountancy is a highly demanding, competitive and rigorous program that develops skills in critical thinking, problem solving, written and oral communication, and decision making. It develops an understanding of accounting theory, technical procedures and the professional standards and ethics essential to becoming a professional in public, industry, government and not-for-profit accounting.

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

Online Bachelor's Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
20%
On Campus
27%
Online
53%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

28,117 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

6,158

Undergrads Over 25

22%

Pell Grant

65%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$45,400 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

55%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

90%

National

83%