CSUN Economic and Social Impact Study
CSUN-related expenditures totaled approx. $444.6 million during the 2013/2014 academic year, the most recent year available. These expenditures are for the operations of the university ($406.6 million), its auxiliaries (University Corporation, CSUN Foundation, Student Union, and Associated Students, for a total of $37.6 million), and the University Park Development Corporation ($0.3 million). Expenditures reflecting transfers (which do not generate multiplying economic effects) or capital outlays (included in capital expenditures below) were excluded.
Much of CSUN’s spending activity occurs locally, pushing a substantial amount of money into the surrounding economy: 81.5% of all university spending takes place within the Northridge community.
Figure 3: CSUN Expenditure Breakdown (AY 2014-15)
| Table 2: Categories of CSUN Expenditures | |
|---|---|
| Expenditure Category | Total $ |
| Supplies and Services | 69,402,602 |
| Debt Service/Finance Expense | 16,157,447 |
| Utilities | 9,584,928 |
| Tech. Services | 5,533,368 |
| Repairs and Maintenance | 4,399,887 |
| Insurance and Litigation | 4,343,371 |
| Travel Expenditures | 4,107,066 |
| Publications and Subscriptions | 2,000,721 |
| Rentals and Leases | 1,805,959 |
| State Pro Rata Charges | 1,334,541 |
| Postage and Freight | 735,715 |
| Communications | 714,369 |
| Other Expenditures | 2,708,816 |
| Total | 122,828,790 |