California Northstate University
- Graduation Rate
- 95% A+
- Most students who enroll finish their degree here
- Acceptance Rate
- 92% D
- Accessible to most qualified applicants
- Enrollment
- 37
Bottom line: A B- overall grade — strong outcomes across the board.
What The Data Says
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A B- overall — outcomes above the typical U.S. college.
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A 95% graduation rate — 66% above the national average.
About California Northstate University
California Northstate University is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private for-profit University
- Enrollment
- 37
- Setting
- Suburban
- Primary Strengths
- Health Professions
Why students choose California Northstate University
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
Accessible — admits about 92% of applicants. Run your numbers in the admissions predictor below.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Net price isn't reported for this school — check the cost section for what data exists.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduate earnings aren't reported for this school yet.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective California Northstate University is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into California Northstate University? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Elk Grove, California, California Northstate University admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 92%. The graduation rate is roughly 95%.
- Acceptance Rate
- 92%
- Retention Rate
- 86%
- Full-Time Faculty
- 48%
- Faculty Salary (mo)
- $11,611
- Diversity Index
- 0.69
- Applicants
- 189
- Admitted
- 179
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend California Northstate University? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Tuition at California Northstate University is listed at $57,463 before any financial aid is applied.
- In-State Tuition
- $57,463
- Out-of-State
- $57,463
- Pell Grant Rate
- 0%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 0%
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Graduate Outcomes
Is California Northstate University Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
How California Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields California Northstate University awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Health Professions 100%
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for California Northstate University's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into California Northstate University? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Elk Grove, California, California Northstate University admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 92%. The graduation rate is roughly 95%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend California Northstate University? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Tuition at California Northstate University is listed at $57,463 before any financial aid is applied.
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