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California Northstate University

#2378 in US ranking Elk Grove, CA
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Tuition & fees
$61,600
Avg. aid
$11,487
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
92%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
100%

What are the popular events and traditions at California Northstate University?

CNU's most relevant recurring milestones are academic and professional rather than athletics-centered. Commencement marks degree completion, while white-coat ceremonies and similar program events can mark students' entry into clinical or professional training. Their timing and eligibility vary by college.

Medical students may also encounter Match Day, the event associated with residency placement, as part of the medical-school calendar. It is specific to that training pathway, not a university-wide outcome for all graduates. Applicants interested in attending or participating in an event should use their college's current calendar rather than assume that every ceremony occurs each year in the same format.

What are the student housing and dining options at California Northstate University?

CNU reported that it does not offer college-owned or college-operated undergraduate housing. Undergraduate applicants should therefore plan for housing independently rather than expect a residence-hall assignment or a first-year housing guarantee.

Housing decisions should account for the location of classes, laboratories and any clinical placements, not just a campus mailing address. Prospective students should ask their program about its actual weekly travel pattern before signing a lease. They should also verify current food options at the sites where they will spend the day; no university meal plan should be assumed when building a personal budget.

California Northstate University Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

California Northstate University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
3:1

California Northstate University Library Services and Resources

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

California Northstate University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

California Northstate University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.