- Acceptance rate: 99% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $23,694 a year (2022–23)
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North Central University reported an acceptance rate of 99% for fall 2024.
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North Central University GPA requirements
North Central University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and North Central University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
North Central University acceptance rate
North Central University admitted 487 of 492 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 99%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
North Central University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with 759 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What North Central University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
North Central University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
North Central University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,694 a year at North Central University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is North Central University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. North Central University admitted 99% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for North Central University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. North Central University admitted 99% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into North Central University?
A lot: North Central University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers recommendations and essay or personal statement if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into North Central University?
North Central University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How many applicants get into North Central University?
North Central University's acceptance rate was 99% for fall 2024: it admitted 487 of 492 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to North Central University?
No. North Central University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at North Central University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $23,694 a year at North Central University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does North Central University require an essay?
No, but it considers one. North Central University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does North Central University accept AP credit?
Yes. North Central University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does North Central University look at legacy status?
No. North Central University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check North Central University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: North Central UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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