California Northstate University

www.cnsu.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$60,707

5% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$72,723

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

92.5%

93 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

981

99% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

100%

44 Graduates

About

California Northstate University is a higher education institution located in Sacramento County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at California Northstate University were Medicine (91 degrees awarded), Pharmacy (81 degrees), and Clinical Psychology (3 degrees).

In 2024, 241 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California Northstate University. 51.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (149 degrees), 3.47 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (43 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at California Northstate University is $60,707, which is $44,544 more than the national average for ($16,163).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at California Northstate University is $60,707, which is $44,544 more than the national average for ($16,163).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $72,723.

In 2024, 34% of undergraduate students attending California Northstate University received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$60,707

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at California Northstate University was $60,707. The cost of tuition at California Northstate University is $44,544 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($16,163).

This chart compares the tuition costs of California Northstate University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$72,723

2024 Value

4.74%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 California Northstate University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $72,723. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of California Northstate University grew by 4.74%.

This chart compares the average net price of California Northstate University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Admissions

California Northstate University received 93 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 6.06% annual growth. Out of those 93 applicants, 86 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.5% acceptance rate.

There were 981 students enrolled at California Northstate University in 2024.

California Northstate University has an overall enrollment yield of 5.81%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

92.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

Accepted Out of 93

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of California Northstate University was 92.5% (86 admissions from 93 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 84.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 6.06%, while admissions grew by 2.38%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of California Northstate University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

California Northstate University had a total enrollment of 981 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at California Northstate University is 971 students and the part-time enrollment is 10. This means that 99% of students enrolled at California Northstate University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at California Northstate University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.6% Asian, 17.3% White, 9.99% Two or More Races, 4.79% Hispanic or Latino, 2.85% Black or African American, 1.02% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.51% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at California Northstate University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (35.2%), followed by Asian Male (23.1%) and White Female (12%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (25%), followed by Asian Male (22.6%) and White Male (10.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California Northstate University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 981 students. The full-time enrollment at California Northstate University is 971 and the part-time enrollment is 10.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at California Northstate University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

86%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at California Northstate University was 86%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at California Northstate University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Asian
447 enrolled students
White
170 enrolled students
Two or More Races
98 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at California Northstate University is 45.6% Asian, 17.3% White, 9.99% Two or More Races, 4.79% Hispanic or Latino, 2.85% Black or African American, 1.02% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.51% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 140 students (14.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 9 more women than men received degrees from California Northstate University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at California Northstate University is asian (149 degrees awarded). There were 3.47 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (43 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at California Northstate University is Medicine (91 degrees awarded), followed by Pharmacy (81 degrees) and Clinical Psychology (3 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at California Northstate University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (238 degrees awarded) and Psychology (3 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California Northstate University are Registered nurses (1,545,827 people), Medical & health services managers (205,034 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (174,394 people), Other managers (171,933 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (165,004 people).

The most specialized majors at California Northstate University in 2024 are Health (238 degrees awarded) and Psychology (3 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California Northstate University are Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at California Northstate University are Health (238 degrees awarded) and Psychology (3 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California Northstate University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,768,495 people), Elementary & secondary schools (593,828 people), Outpatient care centers (443,980 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (307,696 people), and Offices of physicians (242,444 people).

The most specialized majors at California Northstate University are Health (238 degrees awarded) and Psychology (3 degrees) (as of 2024).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by California Northstate University.

General Health Services

Most Common (2024)

34 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at California Northstate University was General Health Services with 34 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at California Northstate University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

116

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

125

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 116 degrees were awarded to men at California Northstate University, which is 0.928 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (125).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at California Northstate University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 61 degrees were awarded to men at California Northstate University in Medicine, which is 2.03 times more than the 30 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 52 degrees were awarded to men at California Northstate University in Pharmacy, which is 1.79 times more than the 29 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100%

100% Completion Time

79%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 100% of students graduating from California Northstate University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 79% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 79% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Asian
149 degrees awarded
White
43 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at California Northstate University is asian (149 degrees awarded). There were 3.47 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (43 degrees).

4.15% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Asian Female
110 degrees awarded
Asian Female
88 degrees awarded
Asian Male
88 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California Northstate University is asian female (110 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (88 degrees).

Operations

In 2024, California Northstate University had a total salary expenditure of 96.1M. California Northstate University employs 72 Assistant professors, 43 Associate professors and 15 Professors. Most academics at California Northstate University are Female Assistant professor (36), Male Assistant professor (36), and Male Associate professor (22).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at California Northstate University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 53 employees, Management, with 31 employees, and Healthcare Practioners and Technical with 31 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$29M

2024 Salaries

28.4%

growth from 2023

In 2024, California Northstate University paid a median of $29M in salaries, which represents 30.1% of their overall expenditure ($96.1M) and a 28.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.219% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.68% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$19M

Instructional Salaries

137

Number of Employees

In 2024, California Northstate University paid a total of $19M to 137 employees working as instructors, which represents 65.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $194k (27.9%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California Northstate University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 53 employees, Management with 31 employees, and Healthcare Practioners and Technical with 31 employees.