California Northstate University College of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
3.17% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at California Northstate University College of Medicine is 3.17% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 3,721 people applied and 118 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 lower than the average rate of 4.02%. The interview invitation rate is lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in California, California Northstate College of Medicine's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 1.74%.
California Northstate University College of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
California Northstate University College of Medicine
3.17%
9.57%
3,721
118
All Medical Schools
4.02%
13.66%
945,685
22,779
Public
5.04%
16.03%
477,511
14,110
Private
2.45%
9.97%
468,174
8,669
California Medical Schools
1.74%
7.43%
96,378
1,583
Public
1.63%
6.60%
51,337
843
Private
1.83%
8.14%
45,041
740
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 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 65 to 35.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 53 to 47 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 83 to 17 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
California Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
3,721
1,578
2,121
2,426 (65.2%)
1,295 (34.8%)
Matriculants
118
63
55
98 (83.1%)
20 (16.9%)
Acceptance Rate
3.17%
3.99%
2.59%
4.04%
1.54%
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at California Northstate University College of Medicine is 514 and the average GPA is 3.86 over 118 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., California Northstate College of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
California Northstate College of Medicine requires a minimum MCAT score of 497.
MCAT Scores
GPA
California Northstate University College of Medicine
514
3.86
All Medical Schools
513
3.84
Public
512
3.84
Private
514
3.84
California Medical Schools
514
3.82
Public
514
3.79
Private
515
3.86
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 Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
511
3.60
-
2023
511
3.60
3.50
2024
511
3.60
-
2025
514
3.86
-
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to California Northstate College of Medicine, but it is important to note that 83.1% 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 2026 admission is December 15, 2025. 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, 2026. 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.
