by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for California State University-Northridge, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at California State University-Northridge amounted to $7,458 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $20,058. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Required fees account for amounted to $1,374 in-state and $1,374 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,084 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,374 | $1,374 |
| Total | $7,458 | $20,058 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will California State University-Northridge cost for part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how California State University-Northridge prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, California State University-Northridge is about average on cost.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the California State University-Northridge Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at California State University-Northridge has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| One Year Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,084 | $18,684 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at CSUN has tracked over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition rose 6.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $21,266 for the coming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 1.95%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $7,603. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 1.99%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $20,457.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,603 | $20,457 |
| In 2 Years | $7,751 | $20,864 |
| In 3 Years | $7,902 | $21,280 |
| In 4 Years | $8,056 | $21,704 |
| In 5 Years | $8,213 | $22,136 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $84,305, or about $31,312 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For a closer look at aid at California State University-Northridge, head to the California State University-Northridge Financial Aid page.
