Campus Vibe
Tight-knitUrban
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.
Established
1930
Motto
"Your Life, Our Mission"
Mascot
Bama the Rama
Type
Private university
Conference
Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC)
Division
Division III
Campus Visits
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91%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
802Students
11:1Student:Faculty
64%Grad Rate
$45,064Earnings 10yr
$23,574Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
North Central University Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate90.8%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$29,460
Room & Board$9,380
Books & Supplies$1,845
Total Cost of Attendance$42,215
Average Net Price$23,574
Median Debt at Graduation$23,200
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$19,345
$30–48K$19,101
$48–75K$21,877
$75–110K$28,667
$110K+$28,269
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$23,574
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
4000.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,750
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
7
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (63)
Student Body
Undergrads
802
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
22%
Pell Grant Recipients
43%
Race & Ethnicity
White 62%
Black 10%
Hispanic 14%
Asian 4%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate63.6%
Freshman Retention77.5%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$37,688
8 Years$41,804
10 Years$45,064
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$30,500
Men
$41,900
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112High
Estimated from MN state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Minneapolispop. 430K
1 mi(2 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
298 mi(517 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
354 mi(614 min)