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California Northstate University College of Medicine

Elk Grove, CA Class Size: 115
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Gaining admission to California Northstate University College of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.86 and an average MCAT score of 514.

Statistics

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for California Northstate University College of Medicine applicants:

Average GPA:
3.86
Average MCAT:
514
Competitiveness:
Moderately Competitive
Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.
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Tuition

Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for California Northstate University College of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition:
$68000
Out-of-State Tuition:
$68000

For more information about tuition at California Northstate University College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.cnsu.edu/financial-aid/com/PDFs/2022-10-31-COM_2023-2024_Tuition_Fees-Revised.pdf

Friendliness

Some schools prefer in-state candidates, while others are more receptive to out-of-state or international applicants. View our school "friendliness" scores for California Northstate University College of Medicine below:

IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness:
Very Friendly

OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State:
No
Out-of-State Friendliness:
Neutral

INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian:
No
Accepts International:
No
International Friendliness:
Not Friendly

Must be a US permanent resident or citizen.

Note: Most schools will be labelled "Neutral" for In-State Friendlines because they don't have a strong bias for in-state applicants compared to out-of-state applicants. In other words, we believe these schools view In-State and Out-State applicants more or less equally. Schools labelled as "Out-of-State Friendly / Very Friendly" have a high proportion of their class filled with Out-of-State applicants.

Mission Statement

It is always important to read and understand a medical school's mission statement before applying. Often, you will find out what the medical school stands for, and if you fit in with the general "vibe" of the medical school. However, being honest, most medical schools have the same run-of-the-mill mission statement as everybody else. Anyways, you can be the judge. Below you can find the mission statement for California Northstate University College of Medicine:

California Northstate University College of Medicine Mission Statement:
To advance the art and science of medicine through education, service, scholarship, and social accountability.

For more information on the mission statement for California Northstate University College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://medicine.cnsu.edu/about/#:~:text=The%20College%20of%20Medicine%20%28COM%29%20is%20committed%20to,educating%20students%20to%20become%20competent%2C%20patient-centered%20healthcare%20professionals.

Situational Judgement Tests

California Northstate University College of Medicine does not require the completion of either the CASPer® nor the AAMC PREview™ examinations.

CASPer®:
No
AAMC PREview™:
No

Dates, Deadlines, and Fees

Throughout your application cycle, there are many dates to be cognizant of in order to ensure the successful completion of your application.

Primary Application Deadline:
December 15
Secondary Application Deadline:
Within 3 weeks of invitation; latest by January 26
Secondary Application Fee:
$100
Note: The primary application deadline refers to when your primary application (i.e., the initial AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDSAS application) needs to be completed. Please be aware that there are processing times associated with primary applications—for instance, there can be a several week processing time associated with verifying your acadmic transcripts when initially submitting the AMCAS application. Upon receipt of the primary application, most schools will then shortly send you a secondary application with targeted essay questions relevant to the specific school.

The secondary application deadline is the final day for all your application materials to be together, which includes submitting the secondary essays, all letters of recommendation, all test scores, etc. Sometimes, schools may have earlier deadlines for letters of recommendation. However, note that for the vast majority of schools it is best to submit your secondary application as soon as possible: within 2 weeks of receiving the secondary application is a good rule-of-thumb.

Below are some other helpful dates:

Interview Cycle Start:
September
Interview Cycle End:
April
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Prerequisite Courses

Most schools have a list of prerequisite courses that you need to have completed before matriculating. View information provided for California Northstate University College of Medicine below:

Interpreting Semester Hours
Typically,
3 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course = 1 or 2 quarters
4 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course + associated lab unit
6 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses = 3 quarters
8 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses + two associated lab units

PHYSICS

Semester Hours:
0
Lab?
Not Required

CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:
0
GenChem Lab?
Not Required
OChem Semester Hours:
0
OChem Lab?
Not Required
Biochem Semester Hours:
0
Biochem Lab?
Not Required

BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:
0
GenBio Lab?
Not Required
HL Bio Semester Hours:
0
HL Bio Lab?
Not Required

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:
0

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:
6

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
0
Statistics Semester Hours:
0

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

"Recommended Courses Social sciences Behavioral sciences Foreign Languages Anatomy Physiology Microbiology Immunology Music"

SOURCE: https://medicine.cnsu.edu/admissions/requirements.php

Special Programs

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at California Northstate University College of Medicine below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):
MD+MPH (Public Health):
MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):
MD+JD (Law):
MD+MA (Master of Arts):
MD+MS (Master of Science):

Contact Information

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact California Northstate University College of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title:
E-mail:
COMadmissions@cnsu.edu
Phone:

CONTACT #2

Title:
E-mail:
Phone:

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for California Northstate University College of Medicine.

Why have you chosen to apply to CNUCOM? (250 words maximum)
In the medical profession, you will be exposed to students, faculty, colleagues, and patients of various cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds. How has your involvement with diverse populations prepared you for potentially four years in Elk Grove, the greater Sacramento area, and the rest of the Central Valley? (250 words maximum)
Did you have a Pre-Health Advisor at your undergraduate institution? If so, please tell us about your experience. How did it help you in your journey to to apply to medical school? If not, please let us know how you worked independently to find out more about applying to medical school and the path of your journey to apply? (250 words maximum)
In which direction would you like to see healthcare progress over the next decade? (250 words maximum)
If your education has not been continuous since high school, please explain why. Examples of discontinuities include time taken off while obtaining your undergraduate degree, in addition to gap years. (250 words maximum)
If you have previously applied to medical school, what have you accomplished since that time that would warrant your admission now? (250 words maximum)
Is there anything you would like the Admissions Committee to know that is not reflected elsewhere in your application? (250 words maximum)
How do you feel about standardized tests? How did you prepare for the MCAT? What tools or preparatory courses/material did you use and how did you study? Do you feel like your score reflects how you will perform in medical school? From what you have learned, do you think it will help you in the way you will study or prepare for USMLE exams? (1000 characters)

Interview Questions

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for California Northstate University College of Medicine.