North Central University (NCU)
910 Elliot Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
NCU Description
More than a Christian university, North Central University is rooted in Christ and the teachings of the Bible. While academic offerings span different disciplines, the Bible is the foundation of everything at North Central, both in and out of the classroom.
Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, North Central has a number of pastoral-oriented majors, including:
- Deaf Ministries
- Evangelism and Church Planning
- Pastoral Studies
- Youth Ministries
North Central also has a Worship Arts major with an emphasis in such areas as Music and Theatre.
Students may also major in secular academic fields, such as:
- Communications
- Elementary Education
- Psychology
- Social Work
Whatever a student’s major, the emphasis is always, first and foremost, on the teachings of the Bible.
Outside of class, students participate in local churches, mission work and street ministry. North Central also has church services, religious conferences, seminars and a youth ministry group.
Additional college life activities include theatre and music groups and a student newspaper and radio station.
Required application materials include an application form and a fee, transcripts, ACT or SAT scores and a pastoral and personal recommendation.
Financial aid is awarded through academic scholarships, which cover partial tuition and require a minimum grade point average between 2.4 and 3.5, depending on the scholarship. There are also need-based aid awards such as loans and grants. Those applying for need-based aid must fill out a FAFSA.
Quick Facts
Location
Midwest
Setting
Large City Setting
Type
Private
Affiliation
Assemblies of God Church
Size
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Rams
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$15,236
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,236
Selectivity
Highly Selective
Enrollment
1,117
NCU Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 1,091
- Freshman Class
- 273
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 1,117
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 97%
- Graduate
- 3%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 99%
- Part-Time
- 1%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 58%
- Men
- 42%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 2%
- Asian
- 1%
- Caucasian
- 76%
- Latino
- 3%
- Other
- 18%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%