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California Northstate University Science & Tech Programs

California Northstate University is a private for-profit institution located in Elk Grove, CA. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Where Is California Northstate University?

Contact details for California Northstate University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	9700 West Taron Drive, Elk Grove, CA 95757-3001
Phone:	9166867300
Website:	www.cnsu.edu/
Financial Aid:	www.cnsu.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into California Northstate University?

California Northstate University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for California Northstate University

These are the things California Northstate University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Neither required nor recommended
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into California Northstate University?

California Northstate University has an acceptance rate of 92%, which makes it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 6% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at California Northstate University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	31	28	90%
Women	62	58	94%

Can I Afford California Northstate University?

The average net price after aid at California Northstate University is $16,772. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$60,707
In-State Fees	$893
Out-of-State Tuition	$60,707
Out-of-State Fees	$893
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$61,600
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$61,600

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 10% of students at California Northstate University receive some form of financial aid (7 students).

Approximately 34% of students at California Northstate University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,487 per student.

California Northstate University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,118 students enrolled at California Northstate University, including 69 undergraduate and 776 graduate students. California Northstate University is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size.

Gender Diversity

Of the 69 undergraduate students at California Northstate University, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of California Northstate University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	35
Black or African American	5
Hispanic	1
White	13
Two or More Races	1
Non-Resident	1

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at California Northstate University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	5

Additionally, approximately 2.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

California Northstate University Graduate Student Diversity

776 of California Northstate University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at California Northstate University, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of California Northstate University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	351
Black or African American	20
Hispanic	38
White	134
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	8
Two or More Races	79
Non-Resident	28

Online Learning at California Northstate University

California Northstate University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

At the graduate level, 32 students took at least one online class. Distance education is available at the graduate level.

Academic Programs at California Northstate University

California Northstate University offers 3 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

California Northstate University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.