What division is Cal State Northridge?

Cal State Northridge competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Big West.

What GPA do you need for Cal State Northridge?

The average GPA at Cal State Northridge is 2.8. This program has accessible academic requirements.

How big is Cal State Northridge?

Cal State Northridge has an enrollment of approximately 32,691 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Cal State Northridge?

Cal State Northridge has an acceptance rate of 93%.

How do I get recruited to play at Cal State Northridge?

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Cal State Northridge

Northridge, CAD-IBig West

HSIVisit athletics site

NCAA Division I

Division

32,691

Enrollment

2.8

Avg GPA

93%

Acceptance

57%

Graduation

73%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Accessible academics. Most recruits clear the 2.8+ GPA bar.

Cal State Northridge is a NCAA Division I program in the Big West, located in Northridge, CA. We map basketball and track & field at Cal State Northridge, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions. HSI designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

2.8

Graduation

57%

Acceptance

93%

Student:Faculty

25:1

Retention

73%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$44,372

Coaching Staff36 coaches across basketball and track & field

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About Cal State Northridge Athletics

Cal State Northridge is a NCAA Division I athletic program located in Northridge, CA, competing in the Big West. With an enrollment of 32,691 students, Cal State Northridge offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map basketball and track & field at Cal State Northridge with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Cal State Northridge is 2.8. The school maintains a 57% graduation rate.

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