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North Central University
Minneapolis, MN · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 99%
- Open
- Average net price
- $26,221
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 59%
- Median earnings
- $45,958
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
North Central University is a private nonprofit college in Minneapolis, MN with 709 undergraduates. It admits 99% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $26,221 per year ($27,044 for families earning under $30,000). 59% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $45,958 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 99%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 621
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 564
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 39%
- of admitted students enrolled
What North Central University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $46,390
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $33,180
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$27,044
- $30–48k$22,589
- $48–75k$28,175
- $75–110k$27,374
- $110k+$29,924
Get a personal estimate with North Central University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 59%
- Freshman retention
- 82%
- Median earnings
- $45,958
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 709
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 55%
- White61%
- Hispanic15%
- Black13%
- Asian3%
North Central University FAQ
What is North Central University's acceptance rate?+
North Central University admits 99% of applicants, which makes it open.
Is North Central University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to North Central University?+
In Fall 2023, 621 students applied to North Central University and 564 were admitted; 222 enrolled.
Does North Central University consider legacy status?+
No. North Central University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does North Central University require an essay?+
North Central University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does North Central University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $46,390 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $26,221.
What is North Central University's graduation rate?+
59% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 174437 · How we use this data
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