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California Northstate University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 7 to 1
Acceptance rate 96%
Students retention rate 97%
On-time graduation rate 100%

Located in Elk Grove, California, California Northstate University is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 96% indicates that California Northstate University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

California Northstate University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 7-to-1, California Northstate University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

California Northstate University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 97% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 63%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

95.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$49,793

Cost of attendance at California Northstate University in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$49,793

Cost of attendance at California Northstate University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $17,869

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 43 of freshman students at California Northstate University received on average $6,223 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,223
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 0 0% - -
Other Federal Grant 0 0% - -
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 92 43% $6,223 $572,525
Total Grant & Scholarships 92 43% $6,223 $572,525

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of California Northstate University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of California Northstate University students is 100.0%.

100.0%

  • asian 100.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

California Northstate University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

California Northstate University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes