Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $44,475. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $32,220 |
| Housing & meals | $9,380 |
| Books & supplies | $1,845 |
| Personal & travel | $3,790 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,760 |
| Total cost of attendance | $44,475 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
North Central University net price compared with other Minnesota colleges
North Central University has the 27th-lowest average net price of 37 Minnesota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | St Olaf College | $23,874 | 84% | $65,543 |
| 24 | Concordia College at Moorhead | $24,902 | 61% | $59,317 |
| 25 | Carleton College | $25,407 | 90% | $75,525 |
| 26 | Saint Johns University | $25,672 | 75% | $76,786 |
| 27 | North Central University | $25,817 | 66% | $45,064 |
| 28 | College of Saint Benedict | $26,640 | 77% | $63,260 |
| 29 | Crown College | $26,672 | 45% | $48,057 |
| 30 | Dunwoody College of Technology | $26,939 | 66% | $61,511 |
| 31 | University of Northwestern-St Paul | $27,705 | 68% | $50,755 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Minnesota colleges →
Why North Central University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Central University | 99% | $25,817 | 66% | $45,064 | This school |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | 99% | $26,939 | 66% | $61,511 | |
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | 93% | $11,704 | 66% | $58,170 | |
| University of Northwestern-St Paul | 93% | $27,705 | 68% | $50,755 | |
| Martin Luther College | 87% | $18,463 | 72% | $47,491 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
North Central University would cost you $1,122 less per year than Dunwoody College of Technology, on average.
- Higher sticker price at North Central University, mostly from more Dunwoody College of Technology students living at home, which lowers its average (+$7,380).
- North Central University gives aided families $9,010 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Minnesota resident | North Central University | Dunwoody College of Technology | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $32,220 | $27,836 | +$4,384 |
| Books & supplies | $1,845 | $632 | +$1,213 |
| Housing & meals | $9,380 | $14,659 | −$5,279 |
| Personal & travel | $3,790 | $3,600 | +$190 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,760 | −$10,140 | +$7,380 |
| Sticker price | $44,475 | $36,587 | +$7,888 |
| Average grants | −$18,658 | −$9,648 | −$9,010 |
| You pay | $25,817 | $26,939 | −$1,122 |
“+” means North Central University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
North Central University cost questions
How much is tuition at North Central University?
Tuition and fees are $32,220 a year.
What is the total cost of attending North Central University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $44,475 a year.
What do families actually pay at North Central University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $25,817 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $20,450; $48–75k pay $23,892; $110k+ pay $30,213.
How much debt do North Central University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $16,750, and 3.6% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to North Central University overview