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California Northstate University English Requirements

California, United States

California Northstate University (CNU) is a private, for-profit university headquartered in Elk Grove, California, with additional campus facilities in Rancho Cordova and plans for a Medical Center in Sacramento. Founded to advance healthcare education, CNU comprises seven colleges: Medicine, Pharmacy, Dental Medicine, Health Sciences, Psychology, Graduate Studies, and Nursing. The university is known for its accelerated health professions programs, including a three-year Doctor of Pharmacy program and combined pathway programs such as PharmD-MD and PharmD-DMD.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

California Northstate University accepts IELTS Academic and TOEFL iBT for international admission.

Undergraduate requirements

Undergraduate English requirements at California Northstate University vary by program or college; there is no single university-wide minimum. Check the specific program you're applying to.

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Requirements are read from California Northstate University's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.