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California Northstate University College of Medicine

California Northstate University College of Medicine

Elk Grove, CA / School Detail
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APPLICATION FEE
$100
Tuition In State
$64,445
Tuition Out of State
$64,445
Average GPA
3.83
AVERAGE MCAT
513
OOS MATRICULANTS
6.8%

School Overview

Degrees
MD
Ownership
Private For-Profit
Program Length
4 years
Total Enrollment
N/A
Accreditation Status
Accredited
Founding Year
2015
Accreditation Year
2015
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SDN Insights

Cost of Attendance: $454,463
Estimate repayment

Estimated loan burden for CAL-NO using 4 years of in-state tuition, $1,500 annual fees, $3,000 monthly living expenses, government-derived local cost-of-living adjustment, $1,000 loan fees, and an 8.5% interest assumption.

Cost of Living: Above national average cost of living

Elk Grove, CA is about 1.07x higher than the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment raises the living allowance from $3,000 to about $3,210 per month, mainly reflecting rent, food, transportation, and day-to-day expenses. Compare this with your own housing plan before treating it as exact.

Environment: Urban

Situated in a moderately accessible neighborhood, CAL-NO offers a mix of walking and biking options. Students may find that many daily needs are reachable without a car, though longer trips still benefit from alternative transportation.

Interview Feedback

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 46% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did well.

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Secondary Essays 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?
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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.

Last Updated: Aug 21, 2026