North Central University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Minneapolis, MN

$25,430

Avg tuition

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About North Central University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Assemblies of God Church  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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.

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.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

1k

Students enrolled

54%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

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

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

91% On-campus

9% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 7% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 9% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate X Bold 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

Federal Grant Aid $4,869
State Grant Aid $5,528
Institution Grant Aid $11,821
Pell Grant Aid $4,488

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

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

6

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

8

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

9

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

10

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

11

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

12

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

13

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

14

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

15

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.