North Central University
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$25,430
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About North Central University
North Central University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,007, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 93%. The university offers 47 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 53%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $25,430.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
93% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
76% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
53% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-24
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 950-1148
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Students enrolled
54%
Online student enrollment
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
68%
Hispanic
10%
Black
8%
Unknown
4%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
57%
Socio-economic diversity
44% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
6
Total Online Enrollment
577
Percent of Programs Online
91% On-campus
9% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate 7% online
Bachelor's 9% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 100% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $25,430 | $25,430 |
Graduate | $9,900 | $9,900 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,600 |
On-campus room and board | $8,180 |
On-campus other expenses | $3,300 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $8,235 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,300 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $7,075 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $38,510 | $38,510 |
Off-campus without family | $38,565 | $38,565 |
Off-campus with family | $34,105 | $34,105 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
44%
State Grant Aid
32%
Institution Grant Aid
96%
Pell Grant
44%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
$30k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division III without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track Field Outdoor
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Finance
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
3Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
4Education
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Education and Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
5English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
6Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Human Development and Family Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
7Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
American Sign Language (ASL)
BA
MA
DOC
8Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
9Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
11Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
12Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
13Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
14Theology And Religious Vocations
BA
MA
DOC
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Lay Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Youth Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Religious/Sacred Music
BA
MA
DOC
Bible/Biblical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Theology/Theological Studies
BA
MA
DOC
15Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Management and Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
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