First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | February 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | May 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: csun.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | California State University-Northridge course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 units MATH 103 or Consult Math Dept. if another…3 units MATH 103 or Consult Math Dept. if another course is required in major 3 units in Basic Skills Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 6 units MATH 150A 5 units in Basic Skills Area 2…6 units MATH 150A 5 units in Basic Skills Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning | |
| Biology | 3 | 6 units BIOL 101/L 3 units in Area 5B Biological…6 units BIOL 101/L 3 units in Area 5B Biological Science and 1 unit in Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 6 units No Equivalency 3 units in Area 5A…6 units No Equivalency 3 units in Area 5A Physical Science and 1 unit in Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 units PHYS 100A/100AL 3 units in Area 5A…4 units PHYS 100A/100AL 3 units in Area 5A Physical Science and 1 unit in Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 units ENGL 115 3 units in Basic Skills Area 1A…6 units ENGL 115 3 units in Basic Skills Area 1A English Composition (Written Communication); exempt from lower division writing skills requirement | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 units ENGL 255 3 units in Basic Skills Area 1A…6 units ENGL 255 3 units in Basic Skills Area 1A English Composition (Written Communication) and 3 units in Area 3B Humanities; exempt from lower division writing skills requirement | |
| United States History | 3 | 6 units HIST 270 and 271 3 units in Area 3B…6 units HIST 270 and 271 3 units in Area 3B Humanities and 3 units in Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences and meets the Campus Requirement in U.S. History |
Show all 43 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 units MATH 103 or Consult Math Dept. if another…3 units MATH 103 or Consult Math Dept. if another course is required in major 3 units in Basic Skills Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning | |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 5 units MATH 150A 5 units in Basic Skills Area 2…5 units MATH 150A 5 units in Basic Skills Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 6 units MATH 150A 5 units in Basic Skills Area 2…6 units MATH 150A 5 units in Basic Skills Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning | |
| Calculus BC | 5 | 10 units MATH 150A and MATH 150B 5 units in Basic…10 units MATH 150A and MATH 150B 5 units in Basic Skills Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning | |
| Biology | 3 | 6 units BIOL 101/L 3 units in Area 5B Biological…6 units BIOL 101/L 3 units in Area 5B Biological Science and 1 unit in Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 6 units No Equivalency 3 units in Area 5A…6 units No Equivalency 3 units in Area 5A Physical Science and 1 unit in Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 6 units CHEM 101/101D/101L 3 units in Area 5A…6 units CHEM 101/101D/101L 3 units in Area 5A Physical Science and 1 unit in Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 units PHYS 100A/100AL 3 units in Area 5A…4 units PHYS 100A/100AL 3 units in Area 5A Physical Science and 1 unit in Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 units ENGL 115 3 units in Basic Skills Area 1A…6 units ENGL 115 3 units in Basic Skills Area 1A English Composition (Written Communication); exempt from lower division writing skills requirement | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 units ENGL 255 3 units in Basic Skills Area 1A…6 units ENGL 255 3 units in Basic Skills Area 1A English Composition (Written Communication) and 3 units in Area 3B Humanities; exempt from lower division writing skills requirement | |
| United States History | 3 | 6 units HIST 270 and 271 3 units in Area 3B…6 units HIST 270 and 271 3 units in Area 3B Humanities and 3 units in Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences and meets the Campus Requirement in U.S. History | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 units PSY 150 3 units in Area 4 Social and…3 units PSY 150 3 units in Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences | |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 units MATH 140 4 units in Basic Skills Area 2…4 units MATH 140 4 units in Basic Skills Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 6 units Consult Computer Science Chair No GE…6 units Consult Computer Science Chair No GE Placement (Meets the Campus Requirement in Lifelong Learning) | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 6 units COMP 110/110L No GE Placement (Meets the…6 units COMP 110/110L No GE Placement (Meets the Campus Requirement in Lifelong Learning) | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 units ECON 161 3 units in Area 4 Social and…3 units ECON 161 3 units in Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 units ECON 160 3 units in Area 4 Social and…3 units ECON 160 3 units in Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 units No Equivalency 3 units in Area 3B…3 units No Equivalency 3 units in Area 3B Humanities or Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 units No Equivalency 3 units in Area 5A…4 units No Equivalency 3 units in Area 5A Physical Science and 1 unit in Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 units PHYS 100B/100BL 3 units in Area 5A…4 units PHYS 100B/100BL 3 units in Area 5A Physical Science and 1 unit in Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity | |
| European History | 3 | 6 units HIST 150 and 151 3 units in Area 3B…6 units HIST 150 and 151 3 units in Area 3B Humanities and 3 units in Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 units GEOG 107 3 units in Area 4 Social and…3 units GEOG 107 3 units in Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 8 units SPAN 101 and 102 6 units in CSUN Section…8 units SPAN 101 and 102 6 units in CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 11 units SPAN 101, 102 and 220A 6 units in CSUN…11 units SPAN 101, 102 and 220A 6 units in CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | 14 units SPAN 101, 102, 220A and 220B 6 units in…14 units SPAN 101, 102, 220A and 220B 6 units in CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 6 units No Equivalency 3 units in Basic Skills…6 units No Equivalency 3 units in Basic Skills Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning | |
| African American Studies | 3 | 6 units AFRS 252 3 units in CSUN Section F…6 units AFRS 252 3 units in CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies | |
| Art: 2D Design Portfolio | 3 | 3 units No Equivalency 3 units in Area 3A Arts | |
| Art: 3D Design Portfolio | 3 | 3 units ART 141 3 units in Area 3A Arts | |
| Art: History | 3 | 6 units ART 110 3 units in Area 3A Arts and 3…6 units ART 110 3 units in Area 3A Arts and 3 units in Area 3B Humanities | |
| Art: Studio Drawing | 3 | 3 units No Equivalency 3 units in Area 3A Arts | |
| Business with Personal Finance | 3 | 3 units No Equivalency No GE Placement | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 units No Equivalency 6 units in CSUN Section F…6 units No Equivalency 6 units in CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 6 units POLS 156 3 units in Area 4 Social and…6 units POLS 156 3 units in Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 units Consult MCLL Chair 6 units in CSUN…6 units Consult MCLL Chair 6 units in CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 units Consult MCLL Chair 6 units in CSUN…6 units Consult MCLL Chair 6 units in CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies | |
| Government and Politics: United States | 3 | 6 units Consult Political Science Chair 3 units…6 units Consult Political Science Chair 3 units in Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences and 3 units in 4A U.S. Constitution requirement (Take POLS 490CA to satisfy 4B California government requirement) | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 6 units Consult MCLL Chair 6 units in CSUN…6 units Consult MCLL Chair 6 units in CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 units JAPN 201 and 202 6 units in CSUN Section…6 units JAPN 201 and 202 6 units in CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies | |
| Latin | 3 | 6 units Consult MCLL Chair 6 units in CSUN…6 units Consult MCLL Chair 6 units in CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies | |
| Math: Calculus AB+BC | 4 | 10 units MATH 150A and 150B 5 units in Basic…10 units MATH 150A and 150B 5 units in Basic Skills Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning | |
| Math: Calculus BC/ AB Subscore | 3 | 3 units MATH 103 or Consult Math Dept. if other…3 units MATH 103 or Consult Math Dept. if other coursework is required in major 3 units in Basic Skills Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning | |
| Math: Calculus BC/ AB Subscore | 4 | 5 units MATH 150A 5 units in Basic Skills Area 2…5 units MATH 150A 5 units in Basic Skills Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning | |
| Music: Theory | 3 | 6 units No Equivalency 3 units in 3A Arts | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 units PHYS 220B/220BL 3 units in Area 5A…4 units PHYS 220B/220BL 3 units in Area 5A Physical Science and 1 unit in Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 units PHYS 220A/220AL 3 units in Area 5A…4 units PHYS 220A/220AL 3 units in Area 5A Physical Science and 1 unit in Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity | |
| Precalculus | 3 | 3 units MATH 102 3 units in Basic Skills Area 2…3 units MATH 102 3 units in Basic Skills Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning | |
| Precalculus | 4 | 6 units MATH 102 and MATH 105 3 units in Basic…6 units MATH 102 and MATH 105 3 units in Basic Skills Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning | |
| Research | 3 | 3 units No Equivalency No GE Placement | |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 units No Equivalency No GE Placement | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 8 units SPAN 101 and 102 6 units in CSUN Section…8 units SPAN 101 and 102 6 units in CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 11 units SPAN 101, 102 and 220A 6 units in CSUN…11 units SPAN 101, 102 and 220A 6 units in CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | 14 units SPAN 101, 102, 220A and 220B 6 units in…14 units SPAN 101, 102, 220A and 220B 6 units in CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies |
Source: catalog.csun.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 1,194 |
| Psychology | 1,037 |
| Radio and Television | 424 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 395 |
| Sociology | 380 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 376 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 340 |
| Art/Art Studies | 319 |
Show the other 60 majors
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 255 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 255 |
| Computer Science | 235 |
| Accounting | 229 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 220 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 189 |
| Political Science and Government | 176 |
| Public Health | 144 |
| English Language and Literature | 143 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 125 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 115 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 114 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 112 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 102 |
| Journalism | 92 |
| Deaf Studies | 89 |
| Civil Engineering | 88 |
| Economics | 78 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 75 |
| History | 65 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 59 |
| Music Performance | 55 |
| Mathematics | 47 |
| Music | 46 |
| Anthropology | 42 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 38 |
| Environmental Health | 37 |
| Information Technology | 37 |
| Computer Engineering | 35 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management, Other | 33 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 31 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 29 |
| Public Administration | 26 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 24 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 22 |
| Chemistry | 22 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 21 |
| Philosophy | 20 |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies | 20 |
| Linguistics | 20 |
| Biochemistry | 19 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 17 |
| Geography | 17 |
| Finance | 16 |
| Environmental Science | 14 |
| Interior Design | 13 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 12 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 10 |
| Physics | 9 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 9 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 8 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 6 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 6 |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 6 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 5 |
| Asian-American Studies | 4 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 3 |
| Latin American Studies | 3 |
| Family Resource Management Studies | 2 |
| Jewish/Judaic Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big West Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big West Conference
Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Water Polo
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), cru.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
12,927,614 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Bob Hope (BUR)
Nearest hub airport
Bob Hope (BUR)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.7 of 20
Elevation
866 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
47°F
July high
90°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
76 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,610 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Pepperdine University17 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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