California State University – Northridge: athletic scholarships, costs and sports
California State University – Northridge is a public four-year university in Northridge, California that competes in NCAA D1. On Smartrecruit it is listed with programs in Basketball, Soccer, Track and field, Volleyball. Below are its official data on sports, scholarships, cost and admission.
Basics
Sports and number of athletes
Number of athletes per sport reported by the institution to the U.S. Department of Education (EADA 2024).
| Sport | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Track and field | 95 | 65 |
| Soccer | 27 | 23 |
| Volleyball | 24 | 18 |
| Basketball | 19 | 13 |
| Softball | — | 28 |
| Baseball | 27 | — |
| Tennis | — | 14 |
| Golf | 7 | 6 |
International players on the rosters
Aggregate figures from the most recent rosters we have, counting only players with a listed country of origin. We do not publish names.
| Team | Players with country listed | International | Most frequent countries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's basketball | 16 | 5 | Canada (2), France (1), Senegal (1), Nigeria (1) |
Athletic scholarships
California State University – Northridge reported athletic aid averaging USD 10,784 per male athlete and USD 11,547 per female athlete. Keep in mind that in most sports the scholarship is split among several athletes, so offers vary a lot from player to player. Never assume a full scholarship.
Cost and admission
Cost is a yearly estimate before scholarships and includes tuition, housing and other expenses. At public universities an international student pays the out-of-state cost. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Confirm everything on the official site (https://www.csun.edu).
Guides
- Basketball scholarships for international players
- Soccer scholarships for international players
- Volleyball scholarships for international players
- NCAA and NAIA eligibility for international athletes
- How to email a U.S. college coach
How to contact the coaches at California State University – Northridge
Official coach contacts and open recruiting searches are available with a free Smartrecruit account, along with an email generator that writes in English. The app itself is currently in Spanish. Start with the guide to emailing a coach.
Frequently asked questions
Does California State University – Northridge give athletic scholarships?
According to official data, it reported athletic aid. The amount depends on each sport and each player, so ask the coach.
What division does California State University – Northridge compete in?
It competes in NCAA D1.
How much does California State University – Northridge cost for an international student?
The estimated yearly cost is USD 33,085 before scholarships (the out-of-state cost, which is what an international student pays). Confirm it on the university's official site.
Which sports does California State University – Northridge have on Smartrecruit?
Basketball, Soccer, Track and field, Volleyball.
Does California State University – Northridge have international players?
On the rosters where we have complete data, 5 of 16 players with a listed country are international. Rosters change every season.
Official data from the U.S. Department of Education (EADA 2024, IPEDS, College Scorecard). It may be out of date: confirm on the university's official site.