North Central University Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into North Central University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
90.7%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Very High | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into North Central University and can I get accepted? The school has a 91% acceptance rate ranking it #38 in Minnesota for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 480 out of 529 applicants were admitted making North Central University an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has very high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 66 percent. North Central University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 42% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
980-1420Applicants Submitting SAT
13%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 490 |
| SAT Math 25th | 490 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 980 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 700 |
| SAT Math 75th | 720 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1420 |
| Average SAT Score | 1200 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to North Central University?
North Central University typically requires applicants to be in the top 64 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 980 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 760. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1200 out of 1600. The school ranks #17 in Minnesota for highest average SAT composite score. 13 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1420 and Above | Good | >95% |
| 1200 to 1420 | Avg + | 91%-95% |
| 980 to 1200 | Avg - | 86%-91% |
| 760 to 980 | Reach | 78%-86% |
| Less than 760 | Low | <78% |
North Central University ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
17-28Applicants Submitting ACT
87%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 15 |
| ACT Math 25th | 16 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 17 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 30 |
| ACT Math 75th | 27 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 28 |
| Average ACT Score | 22 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into North Central University?
Admission data indicates that North Central University regularly accepts students with ACT's of 17 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 69 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 12 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 22 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 28 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #23 in Minnesota for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 87 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to North Central University.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 28 and Above | Good | >95% |
| 22 to 28 | Avg + | 91%-95% |
| 17 to 22 | Avg - | 86%-91% |
| 12 to 17 | Reach | 79%-86% |
| Less than 12 | Low | <79% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.14Typical High School Grades
BYou will need about average high school grades to get into North Central University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at North Central University was 3.14 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #26 in Minnesota for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.14 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as North Central University accepts 91% of all applicants.
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 315 | 214 | 529 |
| Accepted | 290 | 190 | 480 |
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 89% | 91% |
| Enrolled | 111 | 90 | 201 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 38% | 47% | 42% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Jun 1, 2020Days left to Apply
175Applicants have 175 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2020.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to North Central University before the Jun 1 application deadline.
| SAT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Mar 14 | Mar 27 |
| May 2 | May 15 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Dec 14 | Dec 24 |
| Feb 8 | Feb 19 |
| Apr 4 | Apr 14 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to North Central University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=174437 IPEDS survey data for North Central University.
