2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$24,232
Net Price
94%
Admitted
36%
Enrolled
60%
Graduation Rate
15/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
North Central University
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 1,034. In 2021, there were 16 psychology and social work graduates.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor
Psychology Graduates
16
Total Enrollment
1,034
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, North Central University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS |
General Psychology | 6 |
Social Work | 10 |
Total Graduates | 16 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 553 students applied to the North Central University. The university admitted 94% and 36% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Minnesota universities is 4,703. On average, all Minnesota institutions admit 73% and 26% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of North Central University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 76%. Compared to all Minnesota four or more years colleges, the percentage is 70%.
The overall graduation rate for North Central University is 60%, compared to 63% for all Minnesota universities.
Compare NCU to Minnesota Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of North Central University to the average of all Minnesota four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
NCU
553
Applicants
94%
Percent Admitted
36%
Percent Enrolled
76%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
60%
Graduation Rate
MN Colleges
4,703
Applicants
73%
Percent Admitted
26%
Percent Enrolled
70%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
63%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 42 or 24% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 133 or 76% part-time faculty members employed at North Central University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 42 or 24%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
NCU
15 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
24%
Percent Full-Time
76%
Percent Part-Time
24%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
MN Colleges
15 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
54%
Percent Full-Time
46%
Percent Part-Time
53%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at North Central University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $26,350, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,625.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $10,260 and the average cost for graduate fees is $750.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend North Central University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for North Central University | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $8,680 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $3,350 |
Total Living Expenses | $12,030 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $26,350 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,625 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $40,005 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $10,260 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $750 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $11,010 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend North Central University is $24,232. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare North Central University to all Minnesota universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
NCU
$40,005
Cost to Attend
$14,788
Average Financial Aid
99%
Percent Receiving Aid
$24,232
Net Price
MN Colleges
$37,591
Cost to Attend
$15,455
Average Financial Aid
93%
Percent Receiving Aid
$19,480
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 204 or 99%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 885 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $14,788.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 885 | $14,788 |
Pell Grants | 374 | $4,854 |
Federal Student Loans | 621 | $6,327 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the North Central University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
NCU
885
Grant or Scholarship Aid
47%
Grants or Scholarships
374
Number of Pell Grants
20%
Pell Grants
621
Federal Student Loans
33%
Federal Student Loans
MN Colleges
3,049
Grant or Scholarship Aid
50%
Grants or Scholarships
1,165
Number of Pell Grants
19%
Pell Grants
1,853
Federal Student Loans
31%
Federal Student Loans
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