California Northstate University College of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines

3.23% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at California Northstate University College of Medicine is 3.23% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 3,679 people applied and 119 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of California Northstate College of Medicine is 9.57%. Interview rate is the percentage of applicants who are invited to an admissions interview. (read more about acceptance and interview rates.)
Compared to all medical schools' rate, California Northstate College of Medicine's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 3.35%. The interview invitation rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in California, California Northstate College of Medicine's acceptance rate is higher than the average rate of 2.23%.
California Northstate University College of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
California Northstate University College of Medicine3.23%9.57%3,679119
All Medical Schools3.35%11.08%965,47722,980
Public3.91%11.78%492,96714,197
Private2.49%10.02%472,5108,783
California Medical Schools2.23%7.41%91,8301,636
Public1.60%6.60%51,990826
Private2.77%8.21%39,840810
California Northstate University College of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At California Northstate College of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 42 to 57 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 68 to 32.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 49 to 51 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 88 to 12 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenCalifornia ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants3,6791,5452,1126832
Matriculants11958618812
Acceptance Rate3.23%3.75%2.89%130.28%36.53%

MCAT Scores and GPA

The 2023 average MCAT Score at California Northstate University College of Medicine is 511 and the average GPA is 3.6 over 119 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., California Northstate College of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
California Northstate College of Medicine requires a minimum MCAT score of 497.
MCAT ScoresGPA
California Northstate University College of Medicine5113.6
All Medical Schools5123.77
Public5113.77
Private5143.77
California Medical Schools5143.77
Public5133.78
Private5143.75
California Northstate University College of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at California Northstate College of Medicine.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225113.60-
20235113.603.50
20245113.60-

Application Timeline & Requirements

Out-of-state applicants can also apply to California Northstate College of Medicine, but it is important to note that 88.2% of last year's enrolled students were California residents. State-funded medical schools, like California Northstate College of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to California state, have a chance of being accepted.
Additionally, it may require out-of-state applicants to have a higher GPA and MCAT score than in-state applicants.
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is December 15, 2024. To apply to California Northstate University College of Medicine, applicants are required to complete an application on AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service.
Although there are set application deadlines, most medical schools prefer early applicants regardless of their rolling admissions policies. Therefore, applying early rather than waiting for the deadline can be a good way to get accepted.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to California Northstate College of Medicine's application system by January 26, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at California Northstate College of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to California Northstate University College of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
California Northstate College of Medicine 2025 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2024-12-15
Regular Secondary2025-01-26
Secondary Application Fee$100
Minimum MCAT score of 497 required
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for California Northstate College of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
English
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Writing-intensive courses
Biology
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Inorganic (General) Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Organic Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Physics
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Math
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Biochemistry
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.