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By the Numbers
Just a few reasons CSUN is ranked as one of the most accessible and affordable college educations available.
>$339 million
total amount of financial aid awarded in 2024-2025
>$17 million
in scholarships awarded in 2024-2025
$8,330
amount of tuition and fees for full-time, resident student
Affordable Access
As one of the most accessible colleges or universities in the state, CSUN is committed to helping every student find the best, most affordable way to get the education they need. CSUN has long worked to help students find ways to save money on textbooks and curricular materials.
In its continued efforts to reduce the cost of textbooks for students, the CSUN Library joined the Open Education Network, a community of higher education institutions that promote access, affordability and student success through the use of open textbooks.
My dad just lost his job at that time, so how was I going to pay for this? I'm very grateful that I was able to apply for scholarships and get one because now, four years later, I'm able to graduate debt free.
Before I transferred to CSUN, I met with one of the psychology counselors in my department and he helped me map out my entire two years so that I would make sure that I graduated on time.
If you want a place where you [can] walk on campus and [say], ‘I don't know what I want to do,’ CSUN will help you figure it out because all they want to do is see you succeed.
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Notice of Nondiscrimination
California State University, Northridge does not discriminate on the basis of sex (including sex stereotyping and sex characteristics) and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity, including admission and employment, as required by Title IX. Nor does CSUN discriminate on the basis of any protected status as outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy, including age, disability (physical and/or mental), gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, nationality, pregnancy or related conditions, race or ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX and the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy can be referred to La Shonda Coleman, Title IX Coordinator/DHR Administrator, at equityandcompliance@csun.edu, 818-677-2077, or Campus Store Complex, Room 220.
Prospective and current CSUN community members can find policy and grievance procedures in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Learn more about prohibited conduct, how to report a concern, or find additional resources from the CSUN Office of Equity and Compliance.