Picture a beautiful campus in sunny Los Angeles with acres of green space, palm trees and contemporary architecture. Add academically competitive programs taught by respected scholars and researchers, and modern facilities equipped with 21st-century technology, with a focus on practical training and internships. Wrap it up in an environment that is supportive, nurturing and friendly.

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is a vibrant, diverse university community of 38,310 students and more than 4,000 faculty and staff, sited on a 356-acre campus in the heart of Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley. As students explore the university, they will find ample evidence of Cal State Northridge's commitment to the educational and professional goals of students, and its extensive service to the community.

Since 1958, California State University, Northridge has been elevating Los Angeles and beyond. The university’s commitment to student success, inclusive excellence and service to the community has made it a national model for institutions of higher learning. CSUN’s history began as San Fernando Valley State College in portable classrooms on former agricultural land and has evolved into the second-largest public master’s university in the nation.

As of 2020, more than 370,000 alumni serve as the economic spark for Southern California and beyond. CSUN graduates more than 11,000 students annually, who go on to lead industries as varied as tech, entertainment, business, education, the arts, health and science. CSUN has catapulted Matador students and alumni to create social change, make new discoveries and better the world.

Why California State University - Northridge

• Commitment to Excellence: CSUN sets the highest standards for itself in all of its actions and activities and support the professional development of faculty, staff and administrators. CSUN assess its performance so that every area of University life will be continually improved and renewed. CSUN recognizes and rewards efforts of greatest distinction and through them provide state and national leadership.
• Opportunity: CSUN demonstrates excellence in teaching. They honor and reward high performance in learning, teaching, scholarship, research, service, and creative activity. Because the quality of the academic programs is central to their mission, CSUN encourages intellectual curiosity and protect the multiple expressions of academic freedom.
• Diversity: CSUN aspires to behave as an inclusive, cooperative community. Their behaviors, policies, and programs affirm the worth and personal dignity of every member of the University community and contribute to a campus climate of civility, collegiality, tolerance, and reasoned debate.
• Community Involvement: CSUN seeks partnerships with local schools, community colleges, businesses, government and social agencies to advance the educational, intellectual, artistic, civic, cultural and economic aspirations of our surrounding communities.