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Cal State Northridge

California State University, Northridge (Cal State Northridge or CSUN) is a large public university in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, known for strong programs in business, engineering, computer science, psychology, nursing, and the liberal arts plus a diverse, commuter‑heavy campus and Division I athletics. Students often rave about the big‑city feel, many clubs and organizations, access to LA‑area internships, and a supportive, student‑focused environment despite its size.

State

California

Student Population

37,000

Acceptance Rate

65–93%

GPA Range

3.0–3.5

SAT Range

900–1110

Common Majors

business administration, engineering, computer science, psychology

“I love CSUN’s city‑vibe, how many clubs and campus events feel like real LA‑style connections, and the chance to work while still living close to home, but from a past‑student view I’ll say the concrete‑heavy commuter feel, some department‑specific bottlenecks, and the occasional lack of a tight‑knit freshman‑dorm culture were all things that surprised me after the bright‑and‑shiny campus tour.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$7,095 / $18,975

Conference

Big West Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

74.5

Avg Women's Scores

73.9

Men's Team Notes

Matadors men posted 14.19 weighted points per outing across 15 rounds, with competitive mid-pack finishes at Big West events. Steady par-3 scoring amid California coastal winds highlighted resilience at Del Walker Golf Course and TPC Stonebrae, fueled by balanced lineups and birdie opportunities on home layouts.

Women's Team Notes

CSUN women fired school-record 8-under 276 at MSU SoCal Spring Invitational on Sterling Hills Golf Club, surging to second (581 total). Low rounds of 302 at Jackrabbit Invitational on Boulder Creek Golf Club drove three top-3s through eagle conversions and par saves across desert and coastal challenges.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Jim Bracken

Women's Coach

Michelle Winkler

Men's Email

james.b.bracken@csun.edu

Women's Email

michelle.winkler@csun.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Jim Bracken serves as head men's golf coach at Cal State Northridge, directing the Matadors through Big West Championship appearances at La Quinta Resort with finishes like T-7th in 2025. He oversees assistant coaches Garry Finneran and James Driscoll, focusing on competitive West Coast schedules for NCAA regional contention from Northridge.

Women's Coach Bio

Michelle Winkler leads CSUN women's golf in the Big West Conference, announcing schedules like the 2024-25 Utah Tech Fall Classic opener. Her program competes regionally with emphasis on team scoring and individual development toward conference titles and postseason play.

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