Strong completion rate
Most enrolled students complete their degree.
This school88%
National avg62%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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California Northstate University
Elk Grove, CA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$56,501
Out-of-State Tuition
$56,501
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,167
Avg Off-Campus Living
$26,455
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$74,668
Net price (after aid)Data not available
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants0%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans0%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Sticker price estimated as tuition + on-campus living (estimated total cost). Net price not reported by this institution. Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
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Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
88%
Freshman Retention
90%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong year-1 retention
90% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
85%
SAT range
823 - 1062
ACT range
15 - 21
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Elk Grove, CA 95757
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
These program and area-of-study listings are being re-verified against federal IPEDS completions data and may be incomplete or inexact for this institution.
Areas of study
Natural SciencesAgricultureHealth SciencesEducationEngineeringComputer ScienceSocial SciencesBusiness
Programs (14)
Natural Sciences
Environmental ScienceChemistry
Health Sciences
Pre-MedNursing
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Social Sciences
Psychology
Business
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About California Northstate University
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- Where is California Northstate University located?
- California Northstate University is located in Elk Grove, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is California Northstate University?
- California Northstate University is a private university based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at California Northstate University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at California Northstate University is approximately 85%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at California Northstate University?
- California Northstate University's published in-state tuition is approximately $56,501 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend California Northstate University?
- California Northstate University reports total enrollment of approximately 845 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about California Northstate University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with California Northstate University.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of California Northstate University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). California Northstate University, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/california-northstate-university