by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current per-credit-hour charges for part-time students at California State University-Northridge, alongside the full-time annual tuition and fees for comparison.
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Undergraduates studying part-time at California State University-Northridge pay $420 for each credit hour.
| Cost Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|
| Part-Time Undergraduate | $420 |
Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any financial aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at California State University-Northridge are listed below.
The fees portion of those annual totals amounted to $1,374 in-state and $1,374 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,084 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,374 | $1,374 |
| Total | $7,458 | $20,058 |
This annual figure is for academic instruction only and excludes room and board costs.
Here’s how tuition at California State University-Northridge has shifted over the past few 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 |
Year over year, out-of-state tuition climbed 6.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $21,266 the year after.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
When you map out how you’ll pay for college, build in expected annual increases so the later years don’t catch you off guard.
A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on financial aid at California State University-Northridge, head to the California State University-Northridge Financial Aid page.
For the standard full-year figures, visit the California State University-Northridge Tuition & Fees page.