North Central University
Minneapolis, Minnesota · Private
North Central University admitted 91% of 621 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 62% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
North Central University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 4, 2027
The application is free for U.S. applicants ($150 for international applicants), and North Central University accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check North Central University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $44,475 a year. After grants, students paid $23,694 on average.
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Quick answers
What is North Central University’s acceptance rate?
North Central University admitted 91% of applicants: 564 of 621 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is North Central University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due December 1, 2026 and regular decision is due January 4, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is North Central University’s application fee?
The application is free for U.S. applicants ($150 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and North Central University accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
Does North Central University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, North Central University asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one short answer, up to 244 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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