California State University-Northridge

California State University, Northridge is commonly referred to as Cal State Northridge or CSUN. The university was established in 1958 and was initially known as the San Fernando Valley State College. In 1972, the university adopted its present name. The main campus encompasses 353 acres of land in the San Fernando Valley. CSUN is divided into the following colleges:

• College of Business & Economics
• College of Engineering & Computer Science
• College of Health & Human Development
• College of Humanities
• College of Science & Mathematics
• College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
• Michael D. Eisner College of Education
• Mike Curb College of Arts, Media & Communication
• Roland Tseng College of Extended Learning

Students of CSUN can become members of the National Panhellenic Conference, the North-American Interfraternity Conference, the United Sorority and Fraternity Council, the Christian fraternal organizations and the Armenian Greek Council.

California State University-Northridge Highlights

Where California State University-Northridge stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling, music, art studies, liberal arts, and media.
• Large number of students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High faculty salary.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Cal State Northridge Students

The student enrollment at Cal State Northridge was 35,446 in 2007 (28,579 full-time equivalent).

About 42% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 58% of the class.

Undergrads are 81% of enrolled students and graduate students are 19%.

About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Cal State Northridge participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Cal State Northridge provides on-campus housing for 2,414 of its 28,579 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Cal State Northridge Athletics

Cal State Northridge is in the Big West Conference for major sports.

Cal State Northridge offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 140 male students received the aid (men were 48% of those receiving aid) and 154 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 52% of students receiving such aid) .

Cal State Northridge Admissions (2007)

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