by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a CSUN degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how CSUN measures up.
CSUN is ranked #68 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D+. Within California, it ranks #33 of 304 for value.
These CSUN majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Hospitality / Tourism | #1 of 21 |
| Other Hospitality Administration/Management | #1 of 21 |
| Family & Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | #1 of 35 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | #1 of 35 |
| Child and Family Studies | #1 of 35 |
| Radiologic Technology | #1 of 74 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #1 of 74 |
| Hospitality Management | #2 of 134 |
| Asian-American Studies | #2 of 16 |
| Deaf Studies | #2 of 8 |
Read the full CSUN value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
California State University-Northridge is ranked #47 out of #346 in California for quality and #33 out of #304 for California value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the CSUN financial aid page to be sure.
California State University-Northridge is ranked #68 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, California State University-Northridge is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at CSUN costs about $10,625. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $42,501 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $20,370 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $7,021 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $10,625 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $42,501 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the CSUN net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What CSUN costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a CSUN degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $81,480 | — | — |
| All Students | $42,501 | #68 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $28,084 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $81,480 | — | — |
| All Students | $42,501 | #33 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $28,084 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at CSUN shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5,153 |
| $30K–$48K | $6,277 |
| $48K–$75K | $8,897 |
| $75K–$110K | $13,510 |
| Over $110K | $18,688 |
About 73% of CSUN undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,843 per year. Get more details on the CSUN financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average CSUN cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.