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North Central University
Admission at North Central University is close to open (99%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $45,064 median earnings below before the application.
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North Central University sits in Minneapolis proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Assemblies of God Church affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $61,287 four years out. 42.6% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 709 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 82.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, North Central University received 621 applications and admitted 564 (90.8%), with 222 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. North Central University's 99% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How North Central University compares
| North Central University | Minnesota median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 99% | 85.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $32,220 | $22,520 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $45,064 | $58,351 | $53,781 |
At $45,064, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($58,351). Look at North Central University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $32,220 regardless of where you're from. At North Central University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 709 — North Central University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
66.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 34% don't — ask a North Central University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at North Central University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,287 |
| Marketing | $50,707 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,380 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $41,979 |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies | $39,407 |
Median earnings for these 5 North Central University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $45,064 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 36 additional North Central University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for North Central University?
North Central University doesn't look at test scores; its 99% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is North Central University's acceptance rate?
90.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 564 admitted from 621 applicants.
How much does North Central University cost?
At North Central University, published tuition is $32,220 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is North Central University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do North Central University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $45,064 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Minnesota
- University of Northwestern-St Paul — 93.5% admitted
- University of Minnesota-Duluth — 88.8% admitted
- Herzing University-Minneapolis — 93.8% admitted
- College of Saint Benedict — 91.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.