North Central University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Minneapolis, MN that costs an average of $26,221 a year after financial aid, admits 99% of applicants and graduates 59% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$26,221
Acceptance rate
99%
Graduation rate
59%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$45,958

Private nonprofitLarge city709 undergraduates

Cost of North Central University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$46,390
Tuition and fees, in-state$33,180
Housing and food (on campus)$11,070
Books and supplies$900
Average net price after aid$26,221

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$27,044
$30,001–48,000$22,589
$48,001–75,000$28,175
$75,001–110,000$27,374
$110,001+$29,924

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with North Central University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate99%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate59%
First-year retention82%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$42,576
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$45,958
Rank in Minnesota (earnings)36th of 38 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$20,500
Typical monthly loan payment$233 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants55%
Students with federal loans58%

Majors and programs at North Central University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (36)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations47$46,542$18,750
Social Work19$46,082—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods36$40,983$19,500
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries68$34,202$22,843
Accounting and Related Services10——
American Sign Language11——
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management2——
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians8——
Bible/Biblical Studies10——
Biology1——
Communication and Media Studies5——
Computer and Information Sciences———
Computer Science5——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft1——
Education3——
English Language and Literature3——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations4——
Finance and Financial Management Services2——
Health and Medical Administrative Services———
Human Services10——
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies4——
International/Globalization Studies13——
Journalism3——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities2——
Management Information Systems and Services6——
Marketing16——
Mathematics2——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies4——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other29—$20,872
Music9——
Psychology19——
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication10——
Religious Music and Worship12——
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies1——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness16——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas1——

Certificate programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies———
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries———
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language———

Associate's degree programs (8)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies———
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Communication and Media Studies———
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft———
International/Globalization Studies———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———
Music———
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries———

Master's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations33$68,402—
Bible/Biblical Studies9——

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CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Minneapolis College of Art and DesignMinneapolis$26,84948%$50,254
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Crown CollegeSaint Bonifacius$25,96323%$50,003
Saint Mary's University of MinnesotaWinona$20,42293%$68,708
Herzing University-MinneapolisSt. Louis Park$19,74494%$44,255
College of Saint BenedictSaint Joseph$25,30192%$66,967
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About North Central University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationMinneapolis, MN
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates709
Student-to-faculty ratio14 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitenorthcentral.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is North Central University's acceptance rate?

North Central University admits 99% of applicants.

How much does North Central University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $46,390 a year (tuition and fees: $33,180). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $26,221 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $27,044.

How much do North Central University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $45,958 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 36th of 38 similar colleges in Minnesota. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($46,542 a year after graduation).

What is North Central University's graduation rate?

59% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 82% of first-year students return for a second year.