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

About

North Central University is a higher education institution located in Hennepin County, MN. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at North Central University were General Business Administration & Management (22 degrees awarded), Lay Ministry (16 degrees), and Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries (13 degrees).

In 2024, 213 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North Central University. 50.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (144 degrees), 5.76 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (25 degrees).

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).

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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.

Admissions

North Central University received 492 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 20.8% annual growth. Out of those 492 applicants, 487 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 99% acceptance rate.

There were 852 students enrolled at North Central University in 2024. 20% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

North Central University has an overall enrollment yield of 29.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

99%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

487

Accepted Out of 492

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of North Central University was 99% (487 admissions from 492 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 90.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 20.8%, while admissions declined by 13.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of North Central University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

20%

Submission Percentage (2020)

Scores Submitted (2020)

20% of enrolled first-time students at North Central University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

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.

Graduates

In 2024, 1 more women than men received degrees from North Central University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at North Central University is white (144 degrees awarded). There were 5.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (25 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at North Central University is General Business Administration & Management (22 degrees awarded), followed by Lay Ministry (16 degrees) and Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries (13 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at North Central University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (55 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (4 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (22 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Central University are Social workers, all other (159,330 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (103,957 people), Other managers (99,117 people), Clergy (85,321 people), and Secondary school teachers (55,513 people).

The most specialized majors at North Central University in 2024 are Theology (55 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (4 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (22 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (14 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Central University are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers

The most specialized majors at North Central University are Theology (55 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (4 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (22 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (14 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Central University are Elementary & secondary schools (286,767 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (170,288 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (133,265 people), Individual & family services (119,600 people), and Religious organizations (97,807 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by North Central University.

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
22 degrees awarded
Lay Ministry
16 degrees awarded
Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries
13 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at North Central University was General Business Administration & Management with 22 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at North Central University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

106

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

107

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 106 degrees were awarded to men at North Central University, which is 0.991 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (107).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at North Central University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 13 degrees were awarded to men at North Central University in Lay Ministry, which is 4.33 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 13 degrees were awarded to men at North Central University in Organizational Leadership, which is 2.17 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

51%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 51% of students graduating from North Central University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
144 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
25 degrees awarded
Black or African American
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at North Central University is white (144 degrees awarded). There were 5.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (25 degrees).

1.41% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
115 degrees awarded
White Female
114 degrees awarded
White Female
113 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North Central University is white female (115 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (114 degrees).

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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