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California State University - Northridge
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Rankings

Overall Experience

This school is not graded on this topic.
1164
of 1,827 Highest Tuition
$15,961
71
of 1,696 Most Expensive On-Campus Living
$12,414
3
of 390 Most Transfer Students
3,989
458
of 499 Oldest Colleges
1958
82
of 1,665 Most Applicants Per Year
20,657
47
of 1,666 Most Freshmen
4,203
42
of 2,150 Most Full-Time Students
21,738
23
of 2,142 Most Part-Time Students
7,537
1025
of 1,658 Hardest to Get In
73.0 %
258
of 272 Highest Freshman Retention Rate
75.0 %
277
of 1,049 Most Vibrant Social Scene
8.58 out of 10
1443
of 2,153 Best Overall Student Experience
8.75 out of 10
1770
of 2,157 If I Could Do It All Over Again
8.99 out of 10

Academics

C
Explain this grade
938
of 1,110 Most Flexible Curriculums
8.38 out of 10
612
of 1,111 Most Manageable Workloads
8.99 out of 10
845
of 1,117 Smartest Professors
9.12 out of 10
865
of 1,111 Best Course Variety
8.59 out of 10
710
of 1,109 Best Academic Advisers
8.93 out of 10
767
of 1,118 Most Caring Professors
9.09 out of 10
824
of 1,086 Best Use of Teaching Assistants
7.88 out of 10
799
of 1,115 Professors Most Interested in Classes
9.17 out of 10
1109
of 1,112 Most Available Classes
7.03 out of 10
1075
of 1,110 Best Registration Process
7.60 out of 10
961
of 1,107 Best Technology in the Classroom
8.39 out of 10
134
of 1,095 Best Online Course Options
7.57 out of 10
495
of 507 Best Student-Faculty Ratio
2,500.0 %
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Athletics

B-
Explain this grade
871
of 1,078 Best Intramural Sports
7.98 out of 10
756
of 1,072 Most Active Varsity Sports
6.93 out of 10
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Campus Dining

B+
Explain this grade
235
of 1,091 Healthiest Dining Options
8.04 out of 10
234
of 1,089 Best Vegetarian/Vegan-Friendly Options
7.88 out of 10
436
of 1,091 Best Late-Night Dining Options
7.10 out of 10
169
of 1,083 Best Ethnic/Kosher Options
7.91 out of 10
159
of 1,100 Best Quality Food
7.99 out of 10
90
of 1,096 Best Cafeteria Variety
8.42 out of 10
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Campus Housing

C+
Explain this grade
557
of 1,084 Cleanest Dorms
8.31 out of 10
312
of 1,080 Most Spacious Dorms
8.43 out of 10
863
of 1,083 Best Dorm Atmosphere
8.41 out of 10
1047
of 1,086 Shortest Walk to Class
7.95 out of 10
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Campus Strictness

C+
Explain this grade
197
of 1,160 Best Campus Police
9.18 out of 10
803
of 1,069 Strictest Honor Code
2.04 out of 10
491
of 1,072 Most Lenient Parking
6.46 out of 10
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Computers

B+
Explain this grade
625
of 1,119 Best Computer Availability
8.88 out of 10
69
of 1,120 Best Network Reliability
9.05 out of 10
142
of 1,119 Best Wireless Availability
8.95 out of 10
138
of 1,120 Fastest Internet
8.81 out of 10
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Diversity

A
Explain this grade
177
of 1,094 Most Open-Minded Schools
9.60 out of 10
262
of 1,111 Most Liberal Schools
7.92 out of 10
857
of 1,111 Most Conservative Schools
2.08 out of 10
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Drug Safety

B
Explain this grade
248
of 820 Most Drug-Free Campuses
8.03 out of 10
638
of 830 Most Social Drinkers
3.00 out of 10
192
of 830 Best Schools for Non-Drinkers
7.00 out of 10
143
of 856 Least Underage Drinkers
7.46 out of 10
275
of 771 Least Peer-Pressured Students
8.80 out of 10
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Facilities

B
Explain this grade
375
of 1,085 Best Athletic Facilities
8.50 out of 10
682
of 1,086 Greenest Campuses
7.71 out of 10
181
of 1,084 Best Student Centers
8.88 out of 10
20
of 1,078 Best Performance Venues
9.42 out of 10
55
of 1,090 Best Library
9.31 out of 10
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Girls

B
Explain this grade
285
of 1,009 Hottest Girls
8.55 out of 10
803
of 1,021 Friendliest Girls
8.22 out of 10
380
of 1,013 Most Athletic Girls
8.42 out of 10
812
of 1,013 Smartest Girls
8.09 out of 10
757
of 1,008 Most Religious Girls
6.17 out of 10
368
of 1,013 Party Girls
8.42 out of 10
403
of 1,009 Most Creative/Artsy Girls
8.15 out of 10
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Greek Life

B-
Explain this grade
646
of 855 Best Greek/Non-Greek Relations
8.57 out of 10
376
of 897 Most Selective Greek Organizations
1.81 out of 10
558
of 934 Best Greek Housing
3.28 out of 10
270
of 887 Where Greek Life Rules
7.77 out of 10
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Guys

B
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416
of 1,024 Hottest Guys
8.26 out of 10
373
of 1,035 Friendliest Guys
8.67 out of 10
543
of 1,034 Most Athletic Guys
8.64 out of 10
305
of 1,027 Smartest Guys
8.41 out of 10
507
of 1,021 Most Religious Guys
6.16 out of 10
455
of 1,027 Party Guys
8.45 out of 10
101
of 1,027 Most Creative/Artsy Guys
8.03 out of 10
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Health & Safety

B
Explain this grade
10
of 993 Best Student Health Center
9.68 out of 10
836
of 972 Where Students Feel Safest
8.37 out of 10
128
of 992 Most Visible Campus Police
1.45 out of 10
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Local Atmosphere

B-
Explain this grade
1077
of 1,125 Most Affordable Campus Towns
7.39 out of 10
475
of 1,132 Best School Dining
7.78 out of 10
500
of 1,126 Most Exciting Nightlife
7.08 out of 10
882
of 1,135 Safest Campuses
8.29 out of 10
697
of 1,127 Best Pro Sports Teams
6.70 out of 10
1007
of 1,135 Most Scenic Campuses
7.94 out of 10
598
of 1,154 Best Schools for City Living
7.35 out of 10
429
of 1,166 Best Areas to Live In After Graduation
8.21 out of 10
955
of 1,157 Best Proximity to Other Schools
7.76 out of 10
725
of 1,128 Friendliest Townies/Locals
8.45 out of 10
835
of 1,125 Most Museums/Cultural Attractions
6.69 out of 10
154
of 1,129 Best Shopping Centers
8.46 out of 10
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Nightlife

B
Explain this grade
625
of 1,068 Most Raging Party Scene
6.72 out of 10
439
of 1,068 Tamest Party Scenes
3.28 out of 10
821
of 1,000 Best Drink Prices
7.56 out of 10
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Off-Campus Dining

B
Explain this grade
277
of 1,184 Best Off-Campus Dining Variety
8.62 out of 10
146
of 1,057 Best Off-Campus Dining Cost
8.55 out of 10
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Off-Campus Housing

B
Explain this grade
672
of 1,062 Best Off-Campus Housing Options
8.45 out of 10
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Parking

B-
Explain this grade
796
of 1,152 Best Off-Campus Parking
8.00 out of 10
1015
of 1,077 Most Reasonable Permit Costs
5.72 out of 10
888
of 1,088 Best Parking Availability
4.80 out of 10
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Transportation

C+
Explain this grade
386
of 1,037 Best Campus Transit
7.90 out of 10
627
of 1,070 Most Easily Accessible Town
8.86 out of 10
520
of 1,058 Best Car Campuses
7.83 out of 10
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Weather

A-
Explain this grade
457
of 480 Coldest Winters
1.88 out of 10
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