Division I · Big West Conference
California State University, Northridge · Cost & aid
Northridge, CA · City · Public · Master's university · the Matadors · Website ↗
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$36,151
Cost of attendance
out-of-state, on campus
$24,271
In-state
on campus
$8,222
Average net price
top 10% for affordability in Division I
$2.4M
Athletic aid, women's
$11,546 per roster spot
$2.1M
Athletic aid, men's
$10,784 per roster spot
Net price by family income
What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $36,151 sticker.
Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.
Athletic aid
- Athletic aid to women's teams$2,401,739
- Per roster spot$11,546 across 208 women's roster spots
- Athletic aid to men's teams$2,146,105
- Per roster spot$10,784 across 199 men's roster spots
- Recruiting spend, women's / men's$117k / $147k
- Tuition & fees$7,095 in-state · $18,975 out
Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.
Where it ranks
#9Lowest net priceof 363 · Division I#20Biggest discountof 359 · Division I#30Net price, under $30kof 361 · Division I
Among Division I schools; every list California State University, Northridge is on.
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