Hi folks! I’ve been looking into California State University Northridge (CSUN) and trying to figure out what GPA I need for admission. Can anyone help me out? Thanks a lot!
CSUN, like many universities, doesn't have a strict GPA cutoff, but having a higher GPA certainly increases your chances of acceptance. The average high school GPA of incoming CSUN freshmen is around 3.42 on the 4.0 scale, but the admissions rate can vary depending on the year or field of study.
However, it's important to note that admission to the CSUs, including CSUN, is not solely dependent on GPA. They will consider your grade trends, the rigor of your coursework, and extracurricular activities as well. Just remember, a holistic approach will always be more beneficial than focusing purely on GPA—strong extracurriculars, excellent essays, and other components of your application can supplement a less-than-ideal GPA.
Lastly, CSUN has made the decision to remain test-blind for the 2024-2025 application cycle, according to their website, which means they will not take SAT or ACT scores into consideration during the admission process. Hence, your GPA and other factors, such as your High School course selection and involvement in extracurriculars, hold more weight in your application.
Hope this helps, and best of luck with your college admissions process!
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