Undergraduate Programs
Urban Studies and Planning is an interdisciplinary program providing an undergraduate course of study which focuses on solutions to the major problems stemming from the complexities of contemporary urban life.
Undergraduate Students' Final Projects
Urban Studies and Planning undergraduate seniors work under the guidance of a department faculty to develop their final community project. These projects often address pressing issues within urban environments, such as sustainability, transportation, housing, and community development.


The Planning Accreditation Board requires this information be posted for the
B.A. in Urban Studies and Planning program.
Student Achievement
The Department of Urban Studies and Planning highlights program and student accomplishments in the Department Newsletters that are sent out twice a year. (https://w2.csun.edu/social-behavioral-sciences/urban-studies-planning/news-events/department-newsletters). |
2024-2025 Tuition and Fees
In State Residents, per full-time academic year |
$6,084 |
Out of State Residents, per full-time academic year |
$12,384 |
Student Retention Rate
Percentage of students who began studies in fall 2023 and continued into fall 2024 |
89.5% |
Student Graduation Rate
Percentage of students graduating within 4 years, entering class of 2020 |
66.7% |
Percentage of students graduating within 6 years, entering class of 2018 (for accredited undergrad) |
82.4% |
Number of Degrees Awarded
Number of degrees awarded for 2023-2024 Academic Year |
28 |
AICP Pass Rate
Percentage of bachelor’s graduates taking the AICP exam within 3 years who pass, graduating class of 2020 |
No students took the exam within 3 years. |
Percentage of bachelor’s graduates taking the AICP exam within 5 years who passed, graduating class of 2018 (for accredited undergrad) |
No students took the exam within 5 years. |
Employment
Percentage of all graduates obtaining professional planning, planning-related, or other positions within 12 months of graduation, graduating class of 2023 |
37.5% |