North Central University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 709 students.
About This School
North Central University is a private nonprofit institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota with approximately 709 undergraduate students enrolled. North Central University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 99%. The average net price after financial aid is $25,817 per year. The graduation rate is 66%, and the typical graduate earns $35,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
North Central University (NCU) is a private Christian university in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It is owned and operated by 11 Assemblies of God districts of the upper Midwest. NCU was founded in 1930 and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It is one of 17 Assemblies of God institutions of higher education in the United States.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 64% graduation rate and median earnings of just $35,800 a decade out are real concerns, especially weighed against a $23,574 annual net price. This is a worth considering if you're specifically seeking a tight-knit Assemblies of God Christian community in Minneapolis and are committed to ministry-oriented or faith-based fields — but students pursuing higher-earning careers should honestly weigh whether the return on investment justifies the cost. The relatively low median debt of $16,750 at graduation is a modest bright spot, but it doesn't fully offset the earnings picture.
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Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 21% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (709 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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