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California State University - Northridge
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California State University - Northridge's Value

Is California State University - Northridge Worth the Price?

Will you be over or underpaying for your education? Find the value of an education from California State University - Northridge below.

On this Page You'll Find:

  • State Ranking of California State University - Northridge
  • Price vs. Value Comparison
  • Estimated Degree Cost
  • Breakdown of Financial Aid
  • Value Calculation Methodology

Within California, California State University - Northridge is Ranked Slightly Below Average for Quality at a Comparatively Good Price.

California State University - Northridge's overall typical net price combined with slightly below average quality education results in a good value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in California.

Nationally, California State University - Northridge is a Fair Deal

California State University - Northridge provides the kind of quality education we anticipated when compared to other colleges at the same price point. This results in an average value for the educational dollar.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at California State University - Northridge compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

UnderpricedBest
  • $103,350 - Catawba College
Good
  • $108,786 - University of Memphis
  • $112,997 - Union College Nebraska
  • $121,471 - Framingham State University
AverageFair
  • $124,085 - California State University - Northridge
  • $127,458 - The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • $128,936 - McKendree University
Low
  • $133,846 - Lancaster Bible College
OverpricedPoor
  • $150,291 - Holy Family University
  • $152,800 - Johnson & Wales University - Providence
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Bottom Line: You'll Spend About $124,085 for That Piece of Paper

On average, a bachelor's degree at California State University - Northridge will cost you about $124,085. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $25,033 per year and an average of 5.0 years to graduate.

 Amount
Average Yearly Cost$25,033
Average Years to Graduate5.0
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree$124,085

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

What are Residency Discounts?

You can take a look at our tuition and fees page to find out more.

Does this School Make Financial Sense to You?

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at California State University - Northridge. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Total Degree CostAffordability RankValue Grade
Students Receiving no Aid$157,003516B
All Students (With and Without Aid)$124,085637C+
Only Students Receiving Aid$111,910610C+
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Total Degree CostAffordability RankValue Grade
Students Receiving no Aid$117,2065B+
All Students (With and Without Aid)$84,2888B+
Only Students Receiving Aid$72,1139B+

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of California.

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full methodology article for more.

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