Campus Vibe
Health sciencesTight-knitSuburban
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
California Northstate University is a private suburban institution in Elk Grove, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 69 undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
88% of students graduate within four years.
Established
2015
Type
Private
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85%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
69Students
7:1Student:Faculty
88%Grad Rate
—Earnings 10yr
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
California Northstate University Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate84.9%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$56,501
Books & Supplies$2,700
Financial Intel
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
10000.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (6)
Student Body
Undergrads
69
Gender Split
65% / 35%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
0%
Race & Ethnicity
White 19%
Black 6%
Asian 62%
Two+ 6%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate87.9%
Freshman Retention90.0%
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
146Very High
Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
San Franciscopop. 870K
67 mi(116 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
351 mi(608 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
462 mi(801 min)