California State University-Northridge Acceptance Rate
Northridge, California · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 29,789
- Admitted
- 27,748
- Yield
- 20%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, California State University-Northridge's acceptance rate has risen from 52.9% in 2014–15 to 93.1% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 33,386 to 29,789 (-11%) over that period.
Its 93.1% rate makes California State University-Northridge more selective than about 14% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 20%.
California State University-Northridge has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 20% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 33,386 | 17,647 | 52.9% | 5,526 |
| 2015–16 | 34,444 | 15,706 | 45.6% | 5,637 |
| 2016–17 | 32,913 | 15,876 | 48.2% | 4,499 |
| 2017–18 | 30,165 | 17,391 | 57.7% | 5,227 |
| 2018–19 | 34,856 | 17,647 | 50.6% | 4,804 |
| 2019–20 | 30,661 | 18,194 | 59.3% | 4,792 |
| 2020–21 | 27,765 | 18,271 | 65.8% | 4,016 |
| 2021–22 | 23,656 | 20,842 | 88.1% | 4,716 |
| 2022–23 | 25,965 | 23,687 | 91.2% | 4,972 |
| 2023–24 | 29,789 | 27,748 | 93.1% | 5,545 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 16,090 | 15,159 | 94.2% |
| Men | 13,699 | 12,589 | 91.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How California State University compares
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Frequently asked
What is California State University-Northridge's acceptance rate?
California State University-Northridge's acceptance rate is 93.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (27,748 admitted of 29,789 applicants).
Is California State University-Northridge test optional?
California State University-Northridge is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to California State University-Northridge?
California State University-Northridge received 29,789 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 27,748.
Is California State University-Northridge getting harder to get into?
California State University-Northridge has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 52.9% in 2014–15 to 93.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.csun.edu/.