Northridge, California
California State University-Northridge Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into California State University Northridge
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
57.7%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Extremely Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
How hard is it to get into California State University-Northridge and can I get accepted? The school has a 58% acceptance rate. Last year, 17,391 out of 30,165 applicants were admitted making California State University-Northridge a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has extremely easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 66 percent. California State University Northridge typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 30% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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Calculate My ChancesCalifornia State University-Northridge SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
990-1190Applicants Submitting SAT
91%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 500 |
| SAT Math 25th | 490 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 990 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 620 |
| SAT Math 75th | 570 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1190 |
| Average SAT Score | 1090 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to California State University Northridge?
California State University Northridge typically requires applicants to be in the top 62 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 990 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 890. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1090 out of 1600. A competitive SAT score is critical as 91 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1190 and Above | Good | >70% |
| 1090 to 1190 | Avg + | 58%-70% |
| 990 to 1090 | Avg - | 45%-58% |
| 890 to 990 | Reach | 32%-45% |
| Less than 890 | Low | <32% |
California State University-Northridge ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
17-22Applicants Submitting ACT
24%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 15 |
| ACT Math 25th | 16 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 17 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 22 |
| ACT Math 75th | 23 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 22 |
| Average ACT Score | 19 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into California State University-Northridge?
Admission data indicates that California State University-Northridge regularly accepts students with ACT's of 17 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 69 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 14 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 20 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 22 and above have very competitive chances. 24 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to California State University Northridge.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 22 and Above | Good | >72% |
| 19 to 22 | Avg + | 58%-72% |
| 17 to 19 | Avg - | 47%-58% |
| 15 to 17 | Reach | 37%-47% |
| Less than 15 | Low | <37% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.18Typical High School Grades
BYou will need about average high school grades to get into California State University Northridge. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at California State University Northridge was 3.18 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as California State University-Northridge accepts 58% of students who apply.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | N/A% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | N/A% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | N/A% | Good |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 68% | Good |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | N/A% | Avg - |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 32% | Avg - |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 16,641 | 13,524 | 30,165 |
| Accepted | 10,071 | 7,320 | 17,391 |
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 54% | 58% |
| Enrolled | 2,834 | 2,393 | 5,227 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 28% | 33% | 30% |
Fall 2019 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Nov 30, 2018Days left to Apply
NoneThe application deadline for Fall 2019 has passed. Applications were due on Nov 30, 2018.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to California State University Northridge and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110608 IPEDS survey data for California State University Northridge.
