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Acceptance Rate History
California State University-Northridge
CA · Current rate: 93%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 93.15% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 91.23% | 25,965 | 23,687 |
| 2021 | 88.1% | 23,656 | 20,842 |
| 2020 | 65.81% | 27,765 | 18,271 |
| 2019 | 59.34% | 30,661 | 18,194 |
| 2018 | 50.63% | 34,856 | 17,647 |
| 2017 | 57.65% | 30,165 | 17,391 |
| 2016 | 48.24% | 32,913 | 15,876 |
| 2015 | 45.6% | 34,444 | 15,706 |
| 2014 | 52.86% | 33,386 | 17,647 |
| 2013 | 46.24% | 29,339 | 13,566 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
California State University-Northridge's acceptance rate has increased from 46.2% in 2013 to 93.2% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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