About California Northstate University College of Medicine
California Northstate University College of Medicine is a Private university located in Elk Grove, California (United States of America). It was established in 2015. The institution offers the Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme in English with a stated duration of 4 Years. Its campus format is listed as Private / For-Profit / Urban. The reported intake months are August.
- WDOMS Listed: Compliant (4-year MD + PGY-1 Residency)
- WHO Recognition: Yes
- ECFMG Eligible: Yes
- NMC Compliance Status: Yes
Recognition & Eligibility
WDOMS ListedCompliant (4-year MD + PGY-1 Residency)
WHO RecognitionYes
ECFMG EligibleYes
NMC Compliance StatusYes
Fees & Living Cost
Tuition Fees / Year$72,521 (M2 Rate) - $79,955 (M4 Rate)
Total Course Fees$305,927 (4-year tuition estimate)
Hostel Fees / Year$27,000 (Living expenses including room/board)
Living Cost / Month$2,500
Other Charges$5,000 (Insurance, Lab fees, Background checks)
Admission Requirements
NEET RequiredYes (for Indian Citizens)
Entrance Exam RequiredMCAT (Average: 511)
Minimum Marks Required3.2 GPA Minimum (Median: 3.65)
Minimum Age Requirement20 (Requires 4-year Bachelor's degree)
Application DeadlineDecember 1 (AMCAS)
Admission Guidance
The following admission information is based on the supplied university data. Applicants should confirm the latest criteria with the university before applying.
- NEET Requirement: Yes (for Indian Citizens)
- Entrance Exam Requirement: MCAT (Average: 511)
- Minimum Marks Required: 3.2 GPA Minimum (Median: 3.65)
- Minimum Age Requirement: 20 (Requires 4-year Bachelor's degree)
- Degree Offered: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Intake Month: August
Seats & Clinical Training
Total Seats100
Student–Faculty Ratio6:1
Teaching Hospital AvailableYES (Kaiser Permanente / Dignity Health)
Hospital Bed Capacity2,000+ (Across the regional network)
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: Year 3 (Patient contact begins in Year 1)
- Teaching Hospital Available: YES (Kaiser Permanente / Dignity Health)
- Affiliated Hospitals: Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, Sutter Health
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 2,000+ (Across the regional network)
- Internship Duration: 1 Year (Included in Residency)
- Local Licensing Exam: USMLE Step 1, 2, & 3
- Internship Valid in India: Valid (Post-residency/licensure)
Student Support & Outcomes
Indian HostelNo specific Indian hostel
International Student OfficeNo (Does not admit international applicants)
FMGE Pass Ratenot available (Graduates take USMLE)
Internship Valid in IndiaValid (Post-residency/licensure)
Graduate Success Rate98% Match Rate (2025/26 session)
Student Support
Student-support services below are based on the details provided by the university in the client data.
- Indian Food Availability: Widely available (Sacramento area has a large diaspora)
- Indian Hostel: No specific Indian hostel
- International Student Office: No (Does not admit international applicants)
- Language Training Provided: No