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Tuition & Costs

Your Estimated Price

$20,510 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$5,472 tuition
$12,276 on campus room & board
$1,746 books
$1,016 fees

$31,670 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$16,632 tuition
$12,276 on campus room & board
$1,746 books
$1,016 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$4,356 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
71% of students receive aid
55% get federal aid ($5,616 avg)
40% get state aid ($2,104 avg)
51% get institn'l aid ($4,356 avg)
37% get loans ($4,921 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 21.1% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 8.51% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$30,990,829
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $10,225 60%
Federal Grant Aid $5,616 55%
Pell Grants $4,789 55%
Other Federal Grants $866 53%
Institution Grant Aid $4,356 51%
State Grant Aid $2,104 40%
Student Loans $4,921 37%
Federal Loans $4,778 37%
Other Loans $10,586 1%

Merit Aid

Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: March 1
Financial aid deadline: -
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: -
Does California State University-Northridge offer...
Tuition Payment Plan? Yes
Financial Aid Contact Info
18111 Nordhoff St
Northridge, CA 91330
(818) 677-1200
http://www.csun.edu
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State -
Out of State $372

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 4
  • Nicole
  • May-25-2013 I am a current student here

    Good art program for a fraction of Art School prices. Some of the professors also teach classes at nearby art schools.

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  • 5
  • Taylor from Lancaster, CA
  • May-08-2013 I am a current student here

    Compared to other universities you are getting a lot for your education in comparison to what you are paying and all the benefits the school offers.

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  • 4
  • Marilyn from Sylmar, CA
  • Apr-30-2013 I am a past student here

    They have different types of social groups that you can join, but I never had the time to hang out. I did my internship at a continuation High school with the MOSAIC PROGRAM from CSUN. Mentoring to overcome struggleson children and that was a great experience.

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