Elk Grove, CA
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $64,445
Tuition (Out of State): $64,445
Accreditation Status: Probation
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: N/A
Degrees: MD
Founding Year: 2015
Accreditation Year: 2015
Website: https://medicine.cnsu.edu
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📄 Application Information
Applications Received: N/A
Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: 524
Average GPA: 3.81
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Female: N/A
Underrepresented:N/A
Interview Feedback Summary
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5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for CAL-NO
- 1. Motivation and Fit – Why have you chosen to apply to CNUCOM?
- 2. Other – Did you have a Pre-Health Advisor at your undergraduate institution? If so, please tell us about your experience. How did it help you in your journey to apply to medical school? If not, please let us...
- 3. Other – In which direction would you like to see healthcare progress over the next decade?
- 4. Motivation and Fit – If your education has not been continuous since high school, please explain why. Examples of discontinuities include time taken off while obtaining your undergraduate degree, in addition to gap years.
- 5. Motivation and Fit – If you have previously applied to medical school, what have you accomplished since that time that would warrant your admission now?
About the School
California Northstate University College of Medicine (CNUCOM), established in 2015, is a private medical school located in Elk Grove, California. It is one of seven colleges within California Northstate University, offering a Doctor of Medicine (MD) program. The college aims to advance the art and science of medicine through education, service, scholarship, social accountability, and wellness.
Curriculum
The curriculum at CNUCOM is centered around Clinical Presentations (CPs), focusing on symptoms or conditions that prompt patients to seek medical attention, such as "sore throat," "headache," or "chest pain." This approach integrates basic science, clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning, ethics training, and hands-on medical skills. Students participate in patient care at affiliated hospitals and clinics in the Sacramento area, preparing them to become patient-centered, confident leaders in medicine.
Facilities
CNUCOM is planning to construct a 730,000-square-foot teaching hospital with 350 beds, including 30 intensive care unit (ICU) beds, at the former site of the Arco/Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2025. This facility aims to provide students with opportunities to deliver world-class patient care while addressing health disparities.
Demographics
The College of Medicine enrolled its first class of 60 students in August 2015. Subsequent classes have seen increasing enrollment, with current cohorts averaging 112 students. Admission is competitive, with acceptance rates ranging from 1.7% to 3.2% since its establishment. For the currently enrolled classes, the average acceptance rate is 2.3%, with an average MCAT score of 512.5 and an average undergraduate GPA of 3.73.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of CAL-NO:
Student Loan Burden: $470,087
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at CAL-NO, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $470,087. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Highest 17% Nationally
The cost of living at CAL-NO is among the top 17% of all medical schools. Take this into consideration when considering loan burden.
Environment: Urban
While the neighborhood around CAL-NO is primarily car-oriented, biking can be a viable option for certain trips. Students living nearby may appreciate the tranquility of the area, though access to shops and services is limited without a vehicle.
School Address: 9700 West Taron Drive, Elk Grove, CA 95757
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