California State University, Northridge (CSU) Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Eligibility & Fees

California State University, Northridge (CSU) Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Eligibility & Fees

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What's New in California State University Northridge Admissions?

13 May 2025: 

  • Priority application filling period at Cal State Northridge for Winter 2026 is from June 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
  • Priority application filling period at Cal State Northridge for Spring 2026 is from August 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025.
  • Priority application filling period at Cal State Northridge for Fall 2026 is from October 1, 2025 to December 1, 2025.

Indian students can apply to California State University Northridge admissions in the Fall and Spring term in both undergraduate and graduate programs. May 31, 2025 marks the upcoming Fall intake deadline for undergraduate programs. The deadlines for graduate programs vary from program to program. More than 200 programs are offered at CSU Northridge through 9 colleges of arts, humanities, mathematics, business, education, computer science, health among others.

California State University acceptance rate is 92% which shows admissions are not very competitive. Anyone who applies for California State University admissions before the specified deadline, given they have met minimum requirements, will be considered for admissions. A minimum 2.5 (75%) is required for both undergraduate and graduate admissions. Programs such MS computer science, MS computer engineering, and MS software engineering require a GPA around 2.75-3.0 (81-85%) in 4 years bachelor’s degree with technical discipline.


California State University Northridge Admissions: Graduate

California State University Northridge offers graduate admissions in 84 master’s degree and doctoral degree educational leadership in physical therapy. The minimum requirements may vary for graduate programs. Given below are minimum requirements for CSU Northridge graduate admissions:

Admission Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree with 2.5 GPA (75%) or above
  • English language requirements:

Documents Required for Admissions:


California State University Northridge Admission Requirements for Top Programs

Given below are the most popular graduate programs at California State University Northridge among Indian students with minimum requirements and application deadlines:

Programs Admissions Requirements Application Deadlines
Master of Business Administration 2.5 GPA (75%) March 14, 2025 (Closed)
M.S Computer Engineering 2.75 GPA (81%) in bachelor's degree with technical field -
M.S Computer Science 3.0 GPA (85%) -
M.S Electrical Engineering 2.75 GPA (81%) in bachelor's degree with technical field -
M.S Engineering Management 2.5 GPA (75%) Fall [Jun 30, 2025] | Spring [Sep 30, 2025]
M.S Manufacturing Systems Engineering 2.5 GPA (75%) in BS Engineering degree Fall [Jun 30, 2025] | Spring [Sep 30, 2025]
M.S Public Health - Applied Epidemiology 3.0 GPA (85%) May 1, 2025
M.S Software Engineering 3.0 GPA (85%) -

California State University Northridge Admissions: Undergraduate

You can choose from more than 133 bachelor’s degrees at California State University Northridge across a wide range of disciplines.

Admission Requirements:

  • High school with 3.0 GPA (85%)
  • English language requirements:

Documents Required for Admissions:

  • Certificates
  • Academic transcripts
  • Exam results
  • Degree or diploma

California State University Northridge Admission Deadlines

Following are the upcoming deadlines for both undergraduate admissions at California State University Northridge:

Term Application Deadline Documents Deadlines
Fall May 31, 2025 June 15, 2025
Spring October 31, 2025 November 15, 2025

California State University Northridge Application Process

Indian students must follow these simple steps before planning to apply for California State University Northridge admissions:

  • Review dates and deadlines
  • Check admission requirements and course specific eligibility criteria
  • Upload supporting documents
  • Apply via Cal State Apply
  • Pay the non-refundable application fee of $70 (₹6,020)
  • Create your CSUN Portal
  • Submit your transcripts

California State University Northridge Admission Decisions and Dates

California State University Northridge typically issues admissions decisions for fall term in mid-March and for Spring term in mid-November. You can check application status by logging into CSUN Portal. The final decision will be notified via email and your CSUN portal.

Indian students are advised to thoroughly review all the important dates, requirements, and application checklist before applying to California State University Northridge. It suggested applying earlier to receive priority consideration and admission offers.

FAQs

Ques. Does CSU Northridge require GRE?

Ans. GRE scores are generally not required at California State University Northridge. However, those applying in ms computer science with a degree other than computer science and GPA below 3.0 (85%) are required to provide a GRE score. The minimum acceptable GRE score is 50th percentile, i.e. 151 in Verbal section and 154 in quantitative section.

Ques. Can I receive a scholarship at California State University Northridge?

Ans. Yes, you can be eligible for a range of merit based scholarships at CSU Northridge for both undergraduate and graduate programs. There is no separate application required for such scholarships. You are only required to apply for admissions at CSUN Northridge and hold an admission offer.

California State University-Northridge Program Fees & Deadlines

ProgramImportant DatesFeesApplication FeesEligibilityFinancial Aid
M.B.A
2 years

Course Offered by

Priority Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake (1st Dec 2025)
Application Deadline For Summer 2026 Intake (28th Feb 2026)
USD 14,918 /Yr70GPA: 3.0, IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79, PTE: 58, Duolingo-105
M.S Computer Science
2 years

Course Offered by

Priority Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake (1st Dec 2025)
Application Deadline For Summer 2026 Intake (28th Feb 2026)
USD 13,785 /Yr70GPA: 3.0, IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL iBT: 80, Duolingo-105
M.S Engineering Management
2 years

Course Offered by

Priority Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake (1st Dec 2025)
Application Deadline For Summer 2026 Intake (28th Feb 2026)
USD 15,163 /Yr70GPA: 2.5, IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL iBT: 80
Priority Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake (1st Dec 2025)
Application Deadline For Summer 2026 Intake (28th Feb 2026)
USD 20,218 /Yr70GPA: 3.0, IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL iBT: 79, Duolingo-105
Priority Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake (1st Dec 2025)
Application Deadline For Summer 2026 Intake (28th Feb 2026)
USD 15,163 /Yr70GPA: 2.5, IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL iBT: 80
Application Deadline For Summer 2024 Intake (28th Feb 2025)
USD 20,058 /Yr-Duolingo-95
-
M.S Software Engineering
2 years

Course Offered by

Priority Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake (1st Dec 2025)
Application Deadline For Summer 2026 Intake (28th Feb 2026)
USD 13,785 /Yr70GPA: 3.0, IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL iBT: 80
M.S Electrical Engineering
2 years

Course Offered by

Priority Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake (1st Dec 2025)
Application Deadline For Summer 2026 Intake (28th Feb 2026)
USD 13,785 /Yr70GPA: 2.75, IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL iBT: 79, Duolingo-105
Priority Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake (1st Dec 2025)
Application Deadline For Summer 2026 Intake (28th Feb 2026)
USD 21,582 /Yr--
-
M.S Computer Engineering
2 years

Course Offered by

Priority Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake (1st Dec 2025)
Application Deadline For Summer 2026 Intake (28th Feb 2026)
USD 13,785 /Yr70GPA: 2.75, IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL iBT: 79, Duolingo-105

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7 Reviews Found

KS
8.0 /10

Scholarship

  • There are available with price of between 1000 - 3000. The name of scholarship varies depending on funding.
  • No, None of my batchmates received any they applied for but there is so many documents proofs and writing letters to convince the department why they should give them.  
  • Not sure about the average receiving rate, but other departments (Accounting department ) has the tons of scholarship 

academic: 8/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 6/10
extracurricular: 8/10

NP
6.3 /10
academic: 8/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 9/10
accomodation: 5/10
placement: 8/10

Overview

Its good until you are challenged or try to be more career focused.

Scholarship

No scholarships.

academic: 9/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 5/10
accomodation: 2/10
placement: 5/10

Overview

Its good until you are challenged or try to be more career focused.

Scholarship

No scholarships.

academic: 9/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 5/10
accomodation: 2/10
placement: 5/10

Brittany
6.3 /10

Overview

This was the closest state school to me which made it appealing because I could save money and also attend a decent school. They had the major I wanted which made sense to me. I also liked the idea of a big school but a small program. The school has 40,000 people but my program I see the same faces in most classes.

academic: 7/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 6/10
accomodation: 6/10
placement: 6/10
extracurricular: 5/10

J
8.7 /10

Overview

I currently go to CSUN as a CTVA (Film/Television) Student and I love the opportunities I get to have as a CSUN CTVA student. Compared to many film schools in SoCal. CSUN is very affordable and many of my professors do work within the Film/TV industry in Los Angeles.

Scholarship

The financial aid process was easy due to the FAFSA and my classes were paid for due to the FAFSA. Scholarships were a bit difficult for me to find and to get since I had to apply and look all over for one. It got overwhelming to look for scholarships.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 8/10
accomodation: 7/10
placement: 8/10
extracurricular: 9/10

BS
8.8 /10

Overview

The program offered was the best fit for my individual needs. I liked the campus and the environment as well as the faculty and their areas of research. Lastly, the program gave me internships that would allow me to be able to gain experience as well as potentially get a job right out of college.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 8/10
accomodation: 9/10
placement: 10/10
extracurricular: 6/10

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