Rankings

• Regional Universities West: #20
• Top Public Schools: #10
• Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs: #60
• Nursing: #186
• Economics: #240
• Top Performers on Social Mobility: #16 Source

Mission And History

• Mission
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• Fast Facts

Accreditations

• University: California State University, Northridge
• Accrediting Organization: WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
• Accreditation Granted Date: 1960-01-01
• Most Recent Reaffirmation Date: 2022-02-25
• Next Reaffirmation Due: 2032-02-25

Strategic Goals

• Promote the welfare and intellectual progress of students.
• Help students develop academic competencies, professional skills, and critical values for participation in a democratic society, an interdependent world, and a technological age.
• Foster a rigorous and contemporary understanding of the liberal arts, sciences, and professional disciplines.
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching, scholarship, and active learning.
• Set the highest standards for all actions and activities and support professional development of faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Aspire to be an inclusive, cooperative community that affirms the worth and dignity of every member.
• Seek partnerships with local schools, community colleges, businesses, government, and social agencies to advance the aspirations of surrounding communities.
• Provide an environment conducive to innovation, experimentation, and creativity.
• Be a high performing, model university with student achievement levels among the highest of peer universities.
• Create a community of shared values where all members experience personal satisfaction and pride in collective achievements.
• Be the first choice for university applicants seeking a rigorous, collaborative teaching/learning experience in a technologically rich environment.
• Be the leader in enhancing the educational, cultural, and economic resources of the region.
• Receive local and national recognition for distinctive achievements in teaching, learning, scholarship, and service.
• Full Plan

Resources And Documents

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• Campus Plan
• Campus Map
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• Annual Security And Safety
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Updated on 05/01/2026