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Can You Afford California State University - Northridge?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at CSUN’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2020 - 2021 Varied Between $9,961 & $35,197

Worried about paying the full cost of $35,197 to attend California State University - Northridge? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in California, the university offers a discount of 62.9% off tuition and fees. Also, 82.2% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $10,462. Students from low-income families receive an average of $13,356 in aid during their first year.

Cost for Residents of California (no aid)

Tuition and fees$7,017
+ Room and board$11,662
+ Other expenses$4,638
Total cost$23,317
Affordability Score (61 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of California (with average aid)

Total cost$23,317
- Grants and scholarships$10,462
Net price$12,855
Affordability Score (78 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of California

Total cost$23,317
- Grants and scholarships$13,356
Net price$9,961
Affordability Score (83 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$18,897
+ Room and board$11,662
+ Other expenses$4,638
Total cost$35,197
Affordability Score (41 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$35,197
- Grants and scholarships$10,462
Net price$24,735
Affordability Score (44 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$35,197
- Grants and scholarships$13,356
Net price$21,841
Affordability Score (43 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at CSUN.

Projected Costs Between $35,593 and $194,423 For a Four Year Degree. Between $18,373 and $97,212 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend California State University - Northridge in 2020 - 2021 was $23,317. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost remained constant.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $23,317 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $23,317, for a bachelor degree candidate ($23,317 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $93,268 over the course of four years ($46,634 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $140,788 based on a yearly growth rate of 0.0%. The expected two-year cost is $70,394.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at California State University - Northridge

Cost With Interest for Residents of California

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*6.8%0.0%
Freshman year$9,336$14,660$23,317
Senior year$9,038$15,655$23,317
Total 2-year net price$18,373$30,315$46,634
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$7,000$11,549$17,766
Total monthly payment$211$349$537
Total amount paid$25,373$41,864$64,400
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*6.8%0.0%
Freshman year$9,336$14,660$23,317
Senior year$8,470$17,854$23,317
Total 4-year net price$35,593$64,887$93,268
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$13,560$24,720$35,532
Total monthly payment$410$747$1,073
Total amount paid$49,153$89,607$128,800

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*3.5%0.0%
Freshman year$21,199$26,476$35,197
Senior year$20,886$27,392$35,197
Total 2-year net price$42,085$53,869$70,394
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$16,033$20,522$26,818
Total monthly payment$484$620$810
Total amount paid$58,118$74,391$97,212
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*3.5%0.0%
Freshman year$21,199$26,476$35,197
Senior year$20,272$29,321$35,197
Total 4-year net price$82,933$111,529$140,788
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$31,594$42,489$53,635
Total monthly payment$954$1,283$1,620
Total amount paid$114,528$154,018$194,423

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending California State University - Northridge.

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