Cal State Northridge (CSUN) is a large public university located in Los Angeles County, California with over 41,000 students currently enrolled, making it one of the largest universities in the state. CSUN began in 1952 as a satellite campus for Cal State LA and became an independent university in 1958 under its original name of San Fernando Valley State College. Today CSUN offers over 200 degree programs and is known for its programs supporting underrepresented minority students and those with disabilities.