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North Central University Admission Requirements

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Chances of getting into North Central University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
94%
Admission Difficulty for North Central University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into North Central University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at North Central University is 94%.  It ranks #35 in Minnesota for lowest rate of acceptance. North Central University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 520 out of 553 applicants were admitted.

The school has very easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 66 percent on standardized admission tests. North Central University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.4. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 36% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The North Central University application fee is $25 and applications are due by Mar 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required or recommended by North Central University.

North Central University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
950-1148
Applicants Submitting SAT 
15%
SAT Scores for North Central University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 480
SAT Math 25th 470
SAT Composite 25th 950
SAT Scores for North Central University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 578
SAT Math 75th 570
SAT Composite 75th 1148
Average SAT Score 1050

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to North Central University?

North Central University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "neither required nor recommended".

Students who get into North Central University score in the top 69 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 950-1148.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

North Central University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1148 and Above Good >97%
1049 to 1148 Avg + 94%-97%
950 to 1049 Avg - 89%-94%
851 to 950 Reach 81%-89%
Less than 851 Low <81%
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North Central University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
18-24 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
85%
ACT Scores for North Central University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 17
ACT Math 25th 17
ACT Composite 25th 18
ACT Scores for North Central University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 24
ACT Math 75th 24
ACT Composite 75th 24
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into North Central University?

North Central University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "neither required nor recommended".

North Central University regularly accepts students who score 18 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 62 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 18-24.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

North Central University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
24 and Above Good >97%
21 to 24 Avg + 94%-97%
18 to 21 Avg - 89%-94%
15 to 18 Reach 81%-89%
Less than 15 Low <81%
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North Central University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.4
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into North Central University?

Applicants require above 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 3.4 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #22 in Minnesota for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.4 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as North Central University accepts 94% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted North Central University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 18.54% Good
3.75 to 3.99 15.61% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 18.05% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 14.15% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.17% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 12.68% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 7.32% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.48% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

70% of North Central University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted North Central University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 14%
Top 25% of class 36%
Top 50% of class 70%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

North Central University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 313 240 553
Accepted 297 223 520
Acceptance Rate 95% 93% 94%
Enrolled 98 90 188
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 33% 40% 36%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Mar 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to North Central University is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to North Central University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

North Central University Application Requirements
Test Scores Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at North Central University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=174437 IPEDS survey data for North Central University.

FAQs

Does North Central University prefer SAT or ACT?

15% of students submit their SAT scores to North Central University. 85% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into North Central University?

94% of those who apply are granted admission to North Central University. Admission competition is and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for North Central University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 950 and 1148. 15% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for North Central University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 24. 85% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.