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Costs of Attendance and Financial Aid

Typical Undergraduate Costs per Year without Financial Aid (Full-Time, In-State Students)

This pie chart shows the cost breakdowns of Room and Board (on campus) to be  $10,152, other expenses (books, transportation, etc.) to be  $5,484, in state tuition to be  $3,048 and required fees to be  $648 for a total of  $19,332.

Total Typical Cost of Attendance: $19,332

The next year's tuition and fees at the California State University are generally set by the Board of Trustees at a late Spring meeting.

The cost to attend California State University, Northridge varies based on the individual circumstances of students and may be reduced through grants and scholarships.

Financial Aid Awarded to Undergraduates

Annual Need-Based Scholarships & Grants

• 48% of 2007-08 Actual full-time undergraduates received need-based grants or scholarships; the average award for the year was $6,347

Annual Need-Based Loans

• 26% of 2007-08 Actual full-time undergraduates received need-based work-study and/or loans (not including parent loans); the average loan for the year was $4,212

Percent of 2007-08 First-Time Students Receiving Each Type of Financial Aid

This bar graph shows that out of 61% percent of students who are receiving any type of financial aid; 31% are receiving state grants, 42% are receiving federal grants, 25% receive student loans, and 47% receive institutional aid or scholarships.
NOTE: Students may receive aid from more than one source.