by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what California State University - Northridge charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on CSUN costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
At California State University - Northridge the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $18,923 in 2020-2021. If you were a California resident, the yearly charges were $7,043.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $17,622 | $1,301 | $18,923 |
| In-State | $5,742 | $1,301 | $7,043 |
California State University - Northridge tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
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The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. California State University - Northridge out-of-state undergraduates, on the other hand, pay about $18,923 a year in tuition and fees, making the school relatively inexpensive.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from California pay an average of $7,043 a year to attend CSUN, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
Take a look at the following chart to see how California State University - Northridge compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: California State University - Northridge Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 0.72% for the past five years, California residents could expect to pay $7,145 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
If the in-state CSUN tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $14,341, and four years would cost $28,890.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 0.27%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $19,024 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This would result in a total cost of $38,098 for two years and $76,399 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at CSUN.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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