910 Eliot Ave.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404

North Central University is a private, Christian, co-educational college in Minneapolis, Minnesota, affiliated with the Assemblies of God. North Central is a spiritual environment, people believe strongly in their faith, and the college experience is Christ-centered. The university is committed to academic excellence that prepares students to fulfill leadership and ministry roles worldwide.

North Central University awards Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Associate of Arts degrees, a three year diploma, and one-year certificates. More than 32 majors are available for study, including biblical studies, business administration, Carlstrom Deaf Studies (with six concentrations), children and family ministries, communication arts in journalism and media communications, contemporary Christian music, drug and alcohol counseling, elementary education, English writing and literature, Evangelism and church planning, intercultural studies (with six tracks), interdisciplinary studies, music, music business, urban studies, worship arts, youth development studies, and youth ministries.

Quick Facts

North Central University had enrollment of more than 1,200 students during the 2006-2007 academic school year. The student-faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The student body represents 46 states and six foreign countries. The average ACT score is 22.

The campus is centrally located in Minneapolis and consists of 20 buildings and residence halls.

North Central University has over 30 student clubs and organizations with 250 leadership opportunities. The clubs and organizations appeal to many student interests including music, theater, student newspaper, campus radio, ministry teams, student government as well as many others.

North Central University is a member of NCAA Division III and a member of the NCCAA. The college offers intercollegiate sports in men's basketball, soccer, cross country, golf, baseball and track and field. Women can participate in basketball, volleyball, soccer, cross country, softball, and track and field. There are also a variety of club and intramural sports available.

Ninety percent of North Central students receive financial assistance, with $8.5 million dollars awarded in financial aid each year.

Students are actively involved in ministry through the church, missions, and local community. They share the Gospel in neighborhoods and homeless shelters

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Ninety percent of graduates from North Central University now have careers or pursued graduate studies. More than 16,000 of the university's alumni hold positions in churches, classrooms, broadcast studios, and offices throughout the world.

North Central University is accredited with the Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association of College and Schools.

This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.