California Northstate University

Elk Grove, CaliforniaMDCNU Official website

MCAT513.3AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.83AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size1182025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$78,372One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

To advance the science and art of healthcare through education, service, research, personal wellness, and social accountability.
As the school states it

Admissions office

Office of AdmissionElk Grove, CA 95757 USA
(916) 686-7300
[email protected]

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$78,372
Out of state$78,372
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$113,663
Out of state$113,663
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$208,082
Students receiving aid
83%
Deposit
Due
April 30, 2026
In state
$100
Out of state
$100
Health insurance
In state
$3,529
Out of state
$3,529

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, No special preference for in state vs. out of state
Canadian ApplicantsNoNo
International ApplicantsNoNo
DACA Status ApplicantsNoNo
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesConditionsVaries by course
AP creditConditionsVaries by course
Online courseworkNoNot accepted
Pass/fail courseworkNoNot accepted

California Northstate University College of Medicine prefers a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited, four-year institution within the United States or a non-U.S. equivalent institution. We do not have a specific policy restricting coursework completed at a community college.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

28.9applications per seat2025-2026
3,412applications received2025-2026
69%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    January 2023
    Latest accepted
    December 15, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    Exploring PREview for Future use – will not be used in this cycle’s admissions decisions
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $100
    Sent to
    Qualified & provisionally qualified applicants (i.e. candidates) will be invited to complete secondary.
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    1/22/2027
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted with conditions
  6. Interview
    Format
    One-on-one
    Invitations
    August 2026
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    Yes
    Due
    April 30, 2026
    In state
    $100
    Out of state
    $100
    Refundable
    Yes
    Credited
    Yes

Prerequisite coursework

  • AnatomyRecommended
  • Biochemistry1 semester, 1 quarter, or 3 units of Biochemistry3Required
  • Biology2 semesters, or 3 quarters, or 1 year of Biology with LaboratoryLab8Required
  • Chemistry2 semesters, or 2 quarters of Organic Chemistry with a minimum of 8 units with LaboratoryLab8Required
  • ImmunologyRecommended
  • Inorganic Chemistry2 semesters, or 2 quarters of Inorganic (General) Chemistry with a minimum of 8 units with LaboratoryLab8Required
  • Literature2 semesters, 3 quarters, or 1 year of college level English (IB or AP credits may be considered if they are accepted by the undergraduate program)6Required
  • Mathematics2 semesters, or 3 quarters of college level Math (Statistics and/or Calculus preferred)6Required
  • Physics2 semesters, or 3 quarters, or 1 year of Physics6Required
  • PhysiologyRecommended

Interview

One-on-oneRegional interviews: no
Video interview

Yes, but to be determined. Currently CNUCOM is using a virtual format for interviews however any updates to this will be announced prior to the start of interviews in September 2026

How the school describes it

Holistic/Traditional/Dialogu e

Invitations

August 2026

A typical interview day

https://medicine.cnsu.edu/ admissions/interview.php

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
Approximately 40
Waitlist offers
10

Acceptance is offered on a rolling basis; thus re-ranking of the waitlist occurs frequently.

Sources

Figures here were last reviewed on 2026-08-04.

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