California Northstate University

www.cnsu.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$55,063

18.8% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$68,994

After Financial Aid

2022 Acceptance Rate

94.7%

189 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

962

87% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

76%

19 Graduates

About

California Northstate University is a higher education institution located in Sacramento County, CA. In 2022, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at California Northstate University were Pharmacy (159 degrees awarded) and Medicine (84 degrees).

In 2022, 341 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California Northstate University. 53.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (198 degrees), 3.14 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (63 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at California Northstate University is $55,063, which is $42,381 more than the national average for ($12,682).

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at California Northstate University is $55,063, which is $42,381 more than the national average for ($12,682).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $68,994.

In 2022, 48% of undergraduate students attending California Northstate University received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$55,063

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at California Northstate University was $55,063. The cost of tuition at California Northstate University is $42,381 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($12,682).

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Average Net Price

$68,994

2022 Value

4.19%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 California Northstate University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $68,994. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of California Northstate University grew by 4.19%.

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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.

Other Student Expenses

$26,197

Room and Board

$2,700

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at California Northstate University was of $26,197 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 4.09% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,700. The cost of books and supplies increased by 68.8% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48% of undergraduate students at California Northstate University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 11.6% with respect to 2021, when 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at California Northstate University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

California Northstate University received 189 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 43.1% annual growth. Out of those 189 applicants, 179 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 94.7% acceptance rate.

There were 962 students enrolled at California Northstate University in 2022.

California Northstate University has an overall enrollment yield of 10.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

94.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

179

Accepted Out of 189

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of California Northstate University was 94.7% (179 admissions from 189 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 95.5%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 43.1%, while admissions declined by 43.5%.

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.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at California Northstate University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

California Northstate University had a total enrollment of 962 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at California Northstate University is 837 students and the part-time enrollment is 125. This means that 87% of students enrolled at California Northstate University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at California Northstate University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.3% Asian, 20.2% White, 9.04% Two or More Races, 4.16% Hispanic or Latino, 2.29% Black or African American, and 0.728% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at California Northstate University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (39%), followed by Asian Male (28.1%) and White Male (6.85%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (26%), followed by Asian Male (19.1%) and White Male (11.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California Northstate University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 962 students. The full-time enrollment at California Northstate University is 837 and the part-time enrollment is 125.

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

100%

2022 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 100%.

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 (2022)

Asian
465 enrolled students
White
194 enrolled students
Two or More Races
87 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at California Northstate University is 48.3% Asian, 20.2% White, 9.04% Two or More Races, 4.16% Hispanic or Latino, 2.29% Black or African American, and 0.728% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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, 137 students (14.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 21 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 (198 degrees awarded). There were 3.14 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (63 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at California Northstate University is Pharmacy (159 degrees awarded), followed by Medicine (84 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (341 degrees awarded) and Psychology (0 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 (1,444,733 people), Medical & health services managers (190,501 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (156,277 people), Other managers (151,525 people), and Physicians (148,547 people).

The most specialized majors at California Northstate University in 2022 are Health (341 degrees awarded) and Psychology (0 degrees) (as of 2022).

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, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Dentists, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at California Northstate University are Health (341 degrees awarded) and Psychology (0 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (1,645,988 people), Elementary & secondary schools (543,213 people), Outpatient care centers (382,938 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (285,985 people), and Offices of physicians (242,992 people).

The most specialized majors at California Northstate University are Health (341 degrees awarded) and Psychology (0 degrees) (as of 2022).

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.

Most Common (2022)

Pharmacy
159 degrees awarded
Medicine
84 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common professional doctorate concentration at California Northstate University was Pharmacy with 159 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

160

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

181

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 160 degrees were awarded to men at California Northstate University, which is 0.884 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (181).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 63 degrees were awarded to men at California Northstate University in Pharmacy, which is 0.656 times less than the 96 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 96 degrees were awarded to men at California Northstate University in Pharmacy, which is 1.52 times more than the 63 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at California Northstate University is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Asian
198 degrees awarded
White
63 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at California Northstate University is asian (198 degrees awarded). There were 3.14 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (63 degrees).

3.81% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Asian Female
110 degrees awarded
Asian Male
88 degrees awarded
White Male
33 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 male (88 degrees).

Operations

California Northstate University employs 48 Assistant professors, 24 Associate professors and 18 Professors. Most academics at California Northstate University are Male Assistant professor (29), Female Assistant professor (19), and Male Professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at California Northstate University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 39 employees, Management, with 15 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 9 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$22.6M

2022 Salaries

2.68%

growth from 2021

In 2022, California Northstate University paid a median of $22.6M in salaries, a 2.68% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$13.2M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, California Northstate University paid a total of $13.2M to 94 employees working as instructors, which represents 58.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $446k (66.8%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

48 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

39 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at California Northstate University were Assistant professor with 48 employees, Associate professor with 24 employees, and Professor with 18 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California Northstate University were Office and Administrative Support with 39 employees, Management with 15 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 9 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at California Northstate University was Male Assistant professor with 29 employees, Female Assistant professor with 19 employees, and Male Professor with 13 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at California Northstate University.