California State University-Northridge
California State University Northridge (CSUN) is a public university in Los Angeles, California, and part of the California State University (CSU) system. Located in the Northridge neighborhood, the campus had a total enrollment for Fall 2015 of 41,548 students, making CSUN the largest school of the 23-school CSU system. The university offers over 130 different bachelor’s degrees, along with over 70 master’s programs. Besides offering a wide selection of programs, the university offers access to one of the biggest libraries in the region. The Oviatt Library has a physical collection of over 1.3 million volumes, along with over 500,000 eBooks.
The CSUN nursing programs are offered through the College of Health and Human Development Department of Nursing. The college does not offer any master’s programs or a traditional BSN program. However, several bachelor programs are available, including RN to BSN, accelerated BSN. The accelerated BSN program is a 15-month program for students that already have a bachelor’s degree. For those that have an associate degree in nursing, they offer the RN to BSN Collaborative Community College Program. The college also offers courses to prepare students for the Public Health Nurse Certificate through the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students41,319 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio26:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate80% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 17 | 78 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission 02/28/1960 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/12/1999 - Current |
Admission
58%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 910 to 1120 |
| ACT | 17 to 22 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $55 |
| Graduates | $55 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | $396/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | $396/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | -- | -- | $17,820 |
| ADN | 70 | -- | -- | $27,720 |
| BSN | 125 | -- | -- | $49,500 |
| FNP | 50 | -- | -- | $19,800 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 85% of California State University-Northridge's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 62% | $4,967 |
| Other Federal Grant | 13% | $599 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 73% | $2,267 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 57% | $5,574 |
| Federal Student Loans | 32% | $4,473 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $8,576 |
$5,958
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$3,181 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,387 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,865 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$13,225 |
| Over $110,000$15,220 |
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Student Population
35,839
Undergrads
5,480
Graduates
23,090
Women
18,229
Men
77%
Full-time
23%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
45% |
|
White |
22% |
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Asian |
10% |
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Non-resident alien |
8% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
|
Black/African American |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
More scholarships
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
