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California State University-Northridge

Northridge, CAPublic32,691 undergrads
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Acceptance rate
93.5%
Next deadline
May 15

✓ From the official admissions page
May 15, 2027 Regular Decision Non-binding 186 days left
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“We will accept first-time freshman applications from Aug. 1, 2026 to May 15, 2027 for the coming fall semester.”
Source: csun.edu · checked Nov 9, 2026 · How we check

Some impacted majors close in January 2027 — check the official page.

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In-state tuition
$7,850
Out-of-state tuition
$21,170
Median earnings, 10 yrs
$63,721
6-year graduation
57%
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