California State University-Northridge (CSUN) History and Academics

History

California State University, Northridge was founded in 1958 as San Fernando Valley State College. Originally a part of Los Angeles State College of Applied Arts and Sciences, the University was separated from that institution. The current name was adopted in 1972 by an act of the California legislature.

California State University, Northridge was founded as a branch campus of the Los Angeles State College. It soon became a separate college, San Fernando Valley State College, and became a University in 1972. It is one of the largest campuses of the CSU system. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Its mission statement says in part that its mission is

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Ranks 64th in California and 908th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	81.5
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$22,969
Admission Success rate	N/A
ACT / SAT 75%ile scores	22 / 1130
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	33 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	81% / 49%
Enrollment Total (all students)	40,212

Academics

CSUN is home to nine colleges offering 60 bachelors degrees and 28 credentials in the field of education, as well as extended learning and other special programs. It is home to nearly 28,00 students and some 3,300 faculty and staff. More than half of the full-time faculty possess the terminal degree in their field, and the student-to-teacher ratio is approximately 21:1.

California State University, Northridge has academic programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level. There are 9 colleges: The College of Arts, Media & Communication, the College of Business and Economics, the Michael D. Eisner College of Education, the College of Engineering & Computer Science, the Roland Tseng College of Extended Learning, the College of Health and Human Development, the College of Humanities, the College of Science & Mathematics, and the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences.

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Unique Programs

The Manufacturing Engineering program prepares students to relieve the monotony of life by automating dangerous, tedious, or repetitive processes. Students are exposed to a diverse array of areas including chemistry, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, and economics. Senior students are given the opportunity to design and build a robotics project s their capstone work.

The Pan-African Studies department educates students about

Admissions

Applicants to Northridge will qualify for admission provided they are a high school graduate, have completed the required high school curriculum with a C average or better, and meet the

Financial Aid

Students and applicants can complete the FAFSA and contact the University

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Students

Northridge is home to dozens of student organizations, including a very vibrant and active Greek community. The student activities office has done a good job of making policies and procedures available to student organizations, as well as any forms necessary to start a new organization or maintain an existing one. The University Student Union includes study areas, places to eat, the Performing Arts Center, University events, films, meeting areas, and recreational activities. The intramural sports program offers athletic competition for all students, and also has separate leagues for fraternity and sorority members.

Student life at California State University, Northridge includes opportunities in a diverse range of activities and organizations. The Center for the Visual and Performing Arts offers various shows and exhibits. Students can also see plays, go to art galleries, or attend films. Recreational and sporting activities are available, and student organizations include fraternities, academic and career clubs, political and religious organizations, and cultural groups. There is a student newspaper.

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Athletics

The Cal State Northridge Matadors compete in the NCAA and the Big West Conference. Men

Local Community

California State University, Northridge is located in Northridge, California, in the San Fernando Valley and near the city of Los Angeles. The surrounding environment is urban. Near-by attractions include museums, theme parks, movie studios, and parks. Students have access to all that a metropolitan area can offer.

Northridge is actually a community of Los Angeles, California, in the San Fernando Valley. In addition to the University that is there, other points of interest include the Botanical Gardens and the Northridge Fashion Center, a shopping mall. Northridge is located in the Santa Susana Mountains, allowing its residents a good deal of outdoor and recreational activities. Though the area

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