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North Central UniversityNCU

Dr. Gordon Anderson, President
910 Elliot Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-343-4400 / 1-800-289-6222
Admissions: 612-343-4460
Financial Aid: 612-343-4485

Founded: 1930
Accreditation: NCACS
Degrees Offered: A.A., B.A., B.S.
Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Enrollment: 1,208
Enrollment Ratio: 44% male, 56% female
Web site: www.northcentral.edu
E-mail: admissions@northcentral.edu
Fax: 612-343-4778
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NCU in Focus:

North Central University is a Christ-centered Pentecostal school with a commitment to academic excellence that prepares students to fulfill biblical models of leadership and ministry throughout the world (Ephesians 4:11-12). Whether you’re called to the local church, the corporate world, or the classroom, we believe in helping you fulfill that calling. We are committed to providing an anointed spiritual atmosphere on campus.

Our focus on academic excellence means a sound, accredited education in 34 different bachelor degree programs such as business administration, communications, education, biblical studies, music, psychology and more.

Students live out their college experience in a vibrant metropolitan city. Minneapolis offers a variety of jobs, internships, ministry positions, entertainment, outreach opportunities and much more.

North Central is dedicated to helping you shape the rest of your life for Kingdom service. We are committed to our motto: Your Life. Our Mission.

Academic Programs

MajorsASL/English Interpreter Preparation
Biblical Studies/Literature
Business Management/Administration
Campus Ministries
Children and Family Ministries
Children's Ministries
Church Planting
Communications
Contemporary Christian Music
Counseling/Psychology
Deaf Culture Studies
Deaf Interdisciplinary Studies
Deaf Ministries
Deaf Pastoral Studies
Drama
Drug and Alcohol Counseling
Education/Elementary
Education/Middle School
Education/Secondary
English/English Education
Foreign Languages
Intercultural Ministries
Journalism
Missions
Music Business
Music/Education
Music/Performance
Music/Sacred
Pastoral Ministries
Preaching/Evangelism
Social Work
TEFL/TESL
Urban Studies
Youth Development Studies
Youth Ministries
MinorsAccounting
Biblical Languages
Business Management/Administration
Campus Ministries
Children's Ministries
Church Leadership
Church Planting
Communications
Counseling/Psychology
Deaf Culture Studies
Drama
English/English Education
Guidance/Counseling
History
Intercultural Ministries
International Business
Journalism
Missions
Music/Sacred
Pastoral Counseling
Pastoral Ministries
Preaching/Evangelism
Sociology
TEFL/TESL
Urban Ministries
Youth Ministries
Associate of ArtsBiblical Studies/Literature
Business Management/Administration
Communications
Counseling/Psychology
Deaf Culture Studies
Drama
Humanities
Intercultural Ministries

Annual Costs:

Tuition: $12,780

Fees: $886

Room and Board: $4,760

Total Cost: $18,426

Financial Aid:

Percentage of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%

Financial Aid: SEOG, CWS, PELL, Stafford Loan, PLUS, BIA, Perkins Loan,

Forms Required: FAFSA

Off-Campus Employment Availability: High

On-Campus Housing:

Single Student Housing: Yes

Married Student Housing: Yes

Married Student Housing w/children: Yes

Admission Requirements:

Application, $25 Application Fee, high school transcripts, ACT/SAT scores, pastor’s recommendation, academic recommendation

Application Deadline: Fall, June 1; Spring, December 1

Online application and registration available.

Incoming Freshman Information:

Average ACT score: 22

Average SAT score: 1001/1600

Average high school GPA: 3.18

Athletics:

Varsity Programs:

Baseball - men

Basketball – men, women

Cross Country – men, women

Golf - men

Soccer – men, women

Softball – women

Tennis – men, women

Track – men, women

Volleyball – women

Intramural Programs:

Basketball – men

Football – men, women

Music Groups:

Choirs with open membership: 1

Vocal groups by audition: 4

Bands by audition: 1

Music Touring Groups: 3

Other Music Groups: 5

Student Organizations:

Ministry Groups: Entry (student-led chapel), ninedays (short term missions), Student Activities Council, Student Ministry Board, Street Evangelism, Prayer Team, AIDS Ministry, Altar Team, Healing Ministry, Praise Gathering

Clubs: Alpha Chi, Communiters, Deaf Culture Fellowship, Antioch, Delta Kappa, International Student Fellowship, Koinania, Psy Chi, Students in Free Enterprise, Sigma Tau Delta, Youth Committee, Zoe Kaine

Other: Orientation Leaders, Northerner (student newspaper), KNCU (student radio)

Placement:

Ninety percent of our graduates are now in careers or graduate studies that they trained for at North Central, with over 16,000 of our alumni serving around the world. The Student Success Center provides free career and personal counseling services to help you get on the right course. This office also coordinates workshops in career exploration, resume writing and job recruitment. With the help of a career counselor, you’ll be connected to the working world.

Community/Regional Information:

North Central is part of the larger community of Minneapolis, which is a city of nearly 400,000 people with 2.9 million people living in the surrounding metro area. The Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area offers opportunities and attractions that will enhance your college experience. Part-time job opportunities are within walking distance or accessible through the new light rail system. The area also has an abundance of regional theaters, museums and concert halls. Minneapolis is well known for its lakes and parks that have miles of trails for inline skating, biking and walking, including a riverfront with a beautiful view of the Mississippi River.

 

 

 
     
 

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