California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is a comprehensive public university located in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California, and one of the 23 campuses of the California State University system. Founded in 1958 as San Fernando Valley State College, CSUN serves over 38,000 students and is one of the largest universities in the western United States by enrollment. Accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), CSUN offers more than 200 bachelor's and graduate degree programs across eight colleges covering arts, media, and communication; business and economics; education; engineering and computer science; health and human development; humanities; science and mathematics; and social and behavioral sciences. The university is renowned for its commitment to serving the diverse communities of the San Fernando Valley, with minority students comprising more than 70 percent of enrollment, making it one of the most diverse universities in the country and a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution. CSUN competes in NCAA Division I as a member of the Big West Conference through its Matadors athletic program, fielding teams in basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, track and field, and swimming. The university's location in greater Los Angeles provides students with exceptional access to entertainment, technology, aerospace, healthcare, and finance industries for internships and career development.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$20,058
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $20,058
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
