California State University Northridge

Question 1

Is CSU Northridge hard to get into?

Accepted Answer

The acceptance rate at Cal State Northridge is 50.6% which implies that the university is moderately selective.  Students must meet the university requirements for GPA and SAT/ACT scores.

Question 2

What is the graduation rate of CSUN?

Accepted Answer

California State University, Northridge is a public university in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles, California with a graduation rate of 51%.

Question 3

Is CSUN accredited?

Accepted Answer

CSU Northridge has been accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). For the State of California, CSU Northridge has been accredited by the State Board of Education.

Question 4

What GPA do you need to get into CSUN?

Accepted Answer

CSUN follows strict guidelines for considering applicants. Hence, to meet its eligibility list students must have a GPA of 3.18 and above.

Question 5

What is California State University Northridge known for?

Accepted Answer

CSUN is considered to be one of the most diverse universities and has been consistently recognized as it has one of the best film schools as well as music schools in the U.S. and in the world.

Question 6

Is CSUN an accredited university?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CSUN is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). In addition to WASC, many programs at CSUN also carry additional accreditation from national and international associations and organizations for programs in specific fields. CSUN has been awarded 28 special accreditations in specific fields.

Question 7

Can I transfer credits from another program?

Accepted Answer

Yes, credits can be transferred from one graduate degree program into our graduate degree program, subject to prior approval from the program management team. No more than nine units can be transferred in as long as coursework was taken within seven years. The student must have earned a “B” or better in the course.

Question 8

Does the university has resources for disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CSUN is committed to being accessible and inclusive to all students, employees, and visitors.

Question 9

Whom should I ask to write letters of recommendation?

Accepted Answer

In general, you should have at least two academic references. The remaining recommendation should come from a professional source; i.e. someone who can attest to your work (your employer or a supervisor). Avoid friends, family or clients you have worked with. Please view the guidelines on letters of recommendations specific to the program to which you are applying to ensure you are including the appropriate recommenders.

Question 10

How many hours a week should I plan for classes?

Accepted Answer

California State University Northridge's credit-bearing programs conform to Carnegie hours. This means that every one-course credit equates to one hour of class time and two hours of homework per week. Its programs usually have six to nine credits per term, so that would equate to 18 to 27 hours per week for all courses that term.

Course	Duration	Fee/Year
MSc in Information Sciences	18 Months	₹12,576
MA in Economics	18 Months	₹13,964
MSc in Information Systems	18 Months	₹12,576
MSc in Computer Science	24 Months	₹13,710
MBA in Business Administration	24 Months	₹24,301
MSc in Kinesiology	24 Months	₹16,304
MSc in Mechanical Engineering	24 Months	₹13,116
MSc in Electrical Engineering	18 Months	₹13,116
MSc in Nutritional Science	24 Months	₹13,521
BSc in Nursing	48 Months	₹15,272

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