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international students Founded: 1958 Affiliation: California State University Location: Los Angeles Enrollment: 30,000+ International students: 2,500+ Countries represented: Nearly 100 Faculty: 1,930 (90 percent with doctorates) Degree programs: 70 undergraduate 55 master’s level 2 doctoral • CSUN has the second highest number of international students among U.S. master’s- granting institutions. • The Princeton Review consistently ranks CSUN as one of the world’s best business schools. • U.S. News & World Report ranks CSUN’s engineering program among the nation’s best. When comparing costs and tuition at various colleges and universities, you’ll find CSUN is a better value for your dollar. Estimated undergraduate costs* for two semesters Tuition and fees Books and supplies Room and board Insurance, transportation and expenses Estimated graduate costs* for two semesters Tuition and fees Books and supplies Room and board Insurance, transportation and expenses *California State University makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate; therefore, California State University must reserve the right, even after initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees, without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All California State University listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees. Student Outreach and Recruitment Services 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8212 (818) 677-2967 www.csun.edu CAMPUS FACTS RANKINGS AND DISTINCTIONS WHERE IS CSUN? Los Angeles For freshmen • Completion of the equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma • Equivalent to a U.S. grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 • Minimum scores: TOEFL 61 / IELTS 5.5 • Original or certified copies of all official secondary records, including certificates, degrees or diplomas in the original language of issue • Official English translations of all academic records, including certificates, degrees or diplomas For transfer students • Completion of the four general education requirements: written communications, critical thinking, speech and college-level math • Equivalent to a U.S. grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 • Official transcripts from all community colleges attended For graduate students • Completion of the equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree • Minimum scores: TOEFL 79 / IELTS 6.0 • Original or certified copies of all official records • Official English translations of all academic records Note: Individual graduate programs may require separate applications and supporting material. Please contact the appropriate department (visit www.csun.edu/academic). ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS* 1. Review application procedures and document requirements at www.csun.edu/anr/intl. In the “Topics” menu, go to “I Want to Apply” for deadlines and instructions. 2. Go to www.csumentor.edu. Use the “Apply Online” tab, then go to “International Admission Applications.” 3. Mail official documents to: California State University, Northridge International Admissions and Evaluations 18111 Nordhoff St. Northridge, CA 91330-8207 4. If your native language is not English, submit the results of your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or other English language proficiency exam. To find out if you are exempt from a language proficiency exam, visit www.csun.edu/anr/intl. 5. Submit an Affidavit of Financial Support (available at www.csun.edu/anr/forms/affidavit.pdf) with a bank statement. HOW TO APPLY HOW MUCH DOES CSUN COST? We’re located in one of the most exciting cities in the world — Los Angeles! Our neighborhood is called Northridge. It’s full of shops, restaurants, movie theaters and student- friendly housing. We’re a short drive from the bright lights of Hollywood, Southern California’s world- famous beaches and many other popular tourist attractions. Our students enjoy the advantages of living and studying in a dynamic metropolis full of interesting people and educational opportunities. Important public figures visit our campus to give speeches and lectures. Entertainment industry professionals spend time in our classrooms as artists-in-residence. Major corporations such as The Walt Disney Company, Fox Sports Network and EMI Latin hire our students as interns and part-time employees. $15,930 $1,746 $12,276 $4,348 $15,084 $1,746 $12,276 $4,294 For application deadlines, visit www.csun.edu/anr/intl/apply. *Admissions requirements are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit www.csun.edu/outreach.
