PrivateUrbanNorth Central University
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404-1391
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
North Central University is a private urban institution in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 802 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,064 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,574.
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •History The university was founded in 1930 as the "North Central Bible Institute" under the ownership of the North Central District Council of the Assemblies of God.
- •After several years of increasing enrollment, the school moved to its current location in Minneapolis in 1936.
- •The school began to offer four-year degrees in 1955, and became the "North Central Bible College" in 1957.
- •The college became in a university in 1998, adopting its current name, "North Central University".
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
40.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
5.5%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,750
Programs (63)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
78%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
7
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MN state average + large city premium