North Central University

www.northcentral.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$26,350

3.62% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$24,232

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.07%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

94%

553 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,034

83.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

58.7%

128 Graduates

About

North Central University is a higher education institution located in Hennepin County, MN. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at North Central University were Organizational Leadership (33 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 236 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North Central University. 60.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (161 degrees), 7.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (21 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at North Central University is $26,350, which is $−2,155 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at North Central University is $26,350, which is $−2,155 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,232.

In 2021, 88% of undergraduate students attending North Central University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$26,350

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at North Central University was $26,350. The cost of tuition at North Central University is $−2,155 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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

Average Net Price

$24,232

2021 Value

8.86%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 North Central University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,232. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of North Central University grew by 8.86%.

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

$8,255

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at North Central University was of $8,255 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 6.11% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.23% 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

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at North Central University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.33% with respect to 2020, 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.07%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at North Central University was 1.07%, which represents 3 out of the 281 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

North Central University received 553 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 9.79% annual growth. Out of those 553 applicants, 520 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 94% acceptance rate.

There were 1,034 students enrolled at North Central University in 2021. 20% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

North Central University has an overall enrollment yield of 36.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

520

Accepted Out of 553

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of North Central University was 94% (520 admissions from 553 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 93%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 9.79%, while admissions declined by −8.77%..

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.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

North Central University had a total enrollment of 1,034 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at North Central University is 866 students and the part-time enrollment is 168. This means that 83.8% of students enrolled at North Central University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at North Central University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.1% White, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.7% Black or African American, 5.22% Two or More Races, 4.55% Asian, 1.45% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.58% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at North Central University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.8%), followed by White Male (29.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (26.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (25%) and White Female (23.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at North Central University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,034 students. The full-time enrollment at North Central University is 866 and the part-time enrollment is 168. This means that 83.8% of students enrolled at North Central University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% 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

76%

2021 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 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), 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 (2021)

White
663 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
118 enrolled students
Black or African American
90 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at North Central University is 64.1% White, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.7% Black or African American, 5.22% Two or More Races, 4.55% Asian, 1.45% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.58% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

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, 24 students (2.32%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 48 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 (161 degrees awarded). There were 7.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (21 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at North Central University is Organizational Leadership (33 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 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 AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (43 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (7 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (8 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 (153,845 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (102,785 people), Clergy (86,116 people), Other managers (83,579 people), and Postsecondary teachers (52,397 people).

The most specialized majors at North Central University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (43 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (7 degrees), Language & Linguistics (8 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (24 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (10 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at North Central University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (43 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (7 degrees), Language & Linguistics (8 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (24 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (10 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (255,922 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (159,188 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (127,097 people), Individual & family services (116,134 people), and Religious organizations (100,715 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 (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
26 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
16 degree-majors awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
13 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at North Central University was General Business Administration & Management with 26 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

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

142

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 94 degrees were awarded to men at North Central University, which is 0.662 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (142).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 18 degrees were awarded to men at North Central University in Organizational Leadership, which is 1.2 times more than the 15 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 16 degrees were awarded to women at North Central University in Elementary Education & Teaching. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 41% of students graduating from North Central University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at North Central University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
161 degrees awarded
Black or African American
21 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at North Central University is white (161 degrees awarded). There were 7.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (21 degrees).

6.78% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
96 degrees awarded
White Male
65 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North Central University is white female (96 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (65 degrees).

Operations

North Central University has an endowment valued at nearly $4.43M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.51M (34%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, North Central University had a total salary expenditure of 28.1M. North Central University employs 18 Assistant professors, 16 Associate professors and 7 Professors. Most academics at North Central University are Male Associate professor (13), Male Assistant professor (9), and Female Assistant professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Central University are: Management, with 29 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 26 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 24 employees.

Endowment

$4.43M

2021 Endowment

29.4%

growth from 2020

North Central University has an endowment valued at about $4.43M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of North Central University grew 29.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $47.9M 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

$10.2M

2021 Salaries

7.59%

growth from 2020

In 2021, North Central University paid a median of $10.2M in salaries, which represents 36.5% of their overall expenditure ($28.1M) and a 7.59% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.7M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, North Central University paid a total of $2.7M to 42 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

18 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

29 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at North Central University were Assistant professor with 18 employees, Associate professor with 16 employees, and Professor with 7 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Central University were Management with 29 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 26 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 24 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at North Central University was Male Associate professor with 13 employees, Male Assistant professor with 9 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at North Central University.