California Northstate University College of Medicine: what it looks for, GPA and MCAT
California Northstate University College of Medicine is a private medical school in California (Elk Grove).
What California Northstate University College of Medicine says it looks for
The school publishes little detail about what it looks for, so this is broad. Its own pages are the best guide. Summarized from the school's admissions page, checked October 2026. Not a ranking, a rubric or a prediction of admission.
Admissions statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median GPA of admitted students | 3.89 |
| Median MCAT of admitted students | 514 |
| Interview invite rate | 14.7% |
| School type | Private |
| State | California |
| Applications (AAMC FACTS Table A-1, 2025-2026) | 3,412 |
| Matriculants | 118 |
| In-state share of entering class | 93.2% |
Sources: GPA, MCAT and interview rate: 2026 school dataset (dataset updated 2026-08-04). Applications and entering class: AAMC FACTS Table A-1, 2025-2026. Not a ranking or a prediction of admission. AesculaMD is not affiliated with California Northstate University College of Medicine, the AAMC or AACOM.
Common questions
What GPA and MCAT do students admitted to California Northstate University College of Medicine have?
The median GPA is 3.89 and the median MCAT is 514 (2026 school dataset). A median is the middle of the admitted class, not a minimum: half were admitted below it.
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