North Central University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$30,350

6.49% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$26,363

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

99%

492 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

852

85.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

65.3%

132 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at North Central University is $30,350, which is $2,172 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,363.

In 2024, 87% of undergraduate students attending North Central University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$30,350

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at North Central University was $30,350. The cost of tuition at North Central University is $2,172 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of North Central University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,363

2024 Value

11.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 North Central University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,363. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of North Central University grew by 11.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of North Central University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,465

Room and Board

$1,845

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at North Central University was of $9,465 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.93% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,845. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6.96% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at North Central University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at North Central University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.16% with respect to 2023, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at North Central University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

North Central University had a total enrollment of 852 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at North Central University is 730 students and the part-time enrollment is 122. This means that 85.7% of students enrolled at North Central University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at North Central University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60.9% White, 14.6% Black or African American, 14% Hispanic or Latino, 4.23% Two or More Races, and 3.05% Asian.

Students enrolled at North Central University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34%), followed by White Male (29.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (7.85%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (31.3%), followed by Black or African American Female (27.3%) and White Female (21.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at North Central University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 852 students. The full-time enrollment at North Central University is 730 and the part-time enrollment is 122. This means that 85.7% of students enrolled at North Central University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at North Central University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at North Central University was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), North Central University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at North Central University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
519 enrolled students
Black or African American
124 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
119 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at North Central University is 60.9% White, 14.6% Black or African American, 14% Hispanic or Latino, 4.23% Two or More Races, and 3.05% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 19 students (2.23%) did not report their race.

Operations

North Central University has an endowment valued at nearly $4.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 936k (20.4%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, North Central University had a total salary expenditure of 28.5M. North Central University employs 9 Associate professors, 8 Assistant professors and 1 Professors. Most academics at North Central University are Male Associate professor (6), Female Assistant professor (5), and Female Associate professor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Central University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 22 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 21 employees, and Service with 12 employees.

Endowment

$4.6M

2024 Endowment

11.5%

growth from 2023

North Central University has an endowment valued at about $4.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of North Central University grew 11.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $44.9M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at North Central University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$8.87M

2024 Salaries

7.8%

decline from 2023

In 2024, North Central University paid a median of $8.87M in salaries, which represents 31.2% of their overall expenditure ($28.5M) and a 7.8% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.8% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.16% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$1.21M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, North Central University paid a total of $1.21M to 18 employees working as instructors, which represents 13.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Central University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 22 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 21 employees, and Service with 12 employees.

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Enrollment

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

Retention Rate over Time

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Graduates

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

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Instructional Salaries

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