Undergraduate Admissions
Grow academically and spiritually at NCU.
Prepare For Your Future
At North Central University, we have designed each program to educate and develop the whole person. Spiritual formation goes hand in hand with scholarship and career preparation. As you apply for admission, we consider your readiness to take the next steps in your education and faith. The Admissions team genuinely enjoys learning more about each prospective student and their God-given talents and passions.
From application to graduation, NCU provides outstanding student support to help you grow and succeed for years to come. We’ll help you navigate the application process, talk through your goals and plans, and explore possible majors and minors that matter to you and prepare you for God’s calling in your life. We look forward to your application!
Undergrad Admissions Quick Facts
30+ Academic and Career-Connected Majors and Minors
Explore your calling with rigorous scholarship and real-world experience in many academic, ministerial, and professional disciplines.
Standardized Tests Are Optional
NCU is a test-optional university for admission. Students who have a 2.5 GPA or higher will be considered for regular admission.
Public, Private, Homeschool, and GED Students Welcome
The path to college is not the same for everyone. We consider prospective students from a variety of educational backgrounds.
Undergraduate Application Steps
Once you have completed the application process and we’ve received all of your application materials, we’ll review your application and inform you of an admissions decision as soon as we can.
Email application materials:
Mail application materials:
North Central University
Admissions Office
910 Elliot Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Step 1: Complete the Online Application
Get started with an online application, which includes a $25 application fee. You will need to create an account to follow up on your application status. If you haven’t already communicated with an admissions counselor, a member of our team will contact you soon.
North Central is a community of passionate Christ-followers who are dedicated to growing in their faith. To help make that possible, we all strive to live by biblical standards and agree to responsibilities of membership.
Step 2: Send Us Your High School or Homeschool Transcript or GED Scores
High School Transcripts
Send us an official transcript from your high school. A 2.5 cumulative GPA is required for regular admission. We may request an academic essay from applications with GPAs below 2.5 and consider them for admission on a provisional basis (a minimum GPA of 2.2 is required). Please also send a final high school transcript after graduation.
Use this High School Transcript Request Form (pdf) to contact your high school and request that they send an official copy of your transcript to the NCU Admissions office.
GED Scores
If you have taken the GED and do not have a high school diploma, you can still apply! If you have completed the GED, please forward a copy of your scores to the Admissions Office.
Homeschool Transcripts
As a homeschool student, you have a few different options to demonstrate that you’ve completed your state’s requirements for high school graduation. You and your family are responsible for knowing the requirements for your state. Proof of graduation is traditionally provided through a high school transcript.
At NCU, we offer three options for homeschool students to meet this requirement:
1. General Educational Development Test (GED): Some states require that a homeschool student take the GED. If your state requires a GED, then you need to request your GED scores be sent to us from the GED testing center.
2. Student Transcript (provided by outside source): If you’re affiliated with a homeschool program, academy, or consortium who creates your transcript, request that they forward a copy of your official transcript to NCU. If you’re part of an organization that doesn’t provide a student transcript, your family will be responsible to provide a transcript as stated in the step below.
3. Student Transcript (provided by family): If your high school program has been customized by your family, you’ll need to provide NCU with a detailed transcript. If sending a homeschool transcript, the person in charge of the homeschool program is the one to create the transcript. Please use our Homeschool Transcript Form (docx) as a template.
The following information is required on your transcript:
- Signature of the person(s) in charge of the home school
- Name of each class
- Grade for each class
- Credits for each class
- Classes organized by grade/year
What About Test Scores?
North Central University is a test-optional university. Students who have a 2.5 GPA or higher from a public school, private school, or home school will be considered for regular admission. We may request an academic essay from applicants with a high school GPA of 2.5 or lower (a GPA of at least 2.2 is required) and admit them provisionally. Talk to an admissions counselor to learn more.
Potential requirements for test score submission:
- Academic related scholarship competitions (Regent’s Scholarship)
- International student consideration
- Potential athletic eligibility requirements
Visit Campus
Visiting campus is an important part of any students’ decision-making process — traditional residential students and online students are welcome to visit. For some, experiencing our community and feeling the energy of downtown Minneapolis around them helped prospective students “see” themselves at NCU.
Important Admissions Dates
Fall Term Application Deadlines
Priority 1 Deadline: November 1
Priority 2 Deadline: March 1
Standard Deadline: May 1
Note: Applications are still accepted after the deadline. Submitting an application by a priority deadline allows students to learn about admission outcomes earlier than the standard application and notification dates. Students have until June 1 to notify North Central University of their intent to attend.
Spring Term Application Deadlines
Priority Deadline: September 15
Standard Deadline: December 1
Note: Applications are still accepted after the deadline. Submitting an application by a priority deadline allows students to learn about admission outcomes earlier than the standard application and notification dates. Students have until December 15 to notify North Central University of their intent to attend.
FAQs
What if I missed the priority admissions deadline?
Applications are still accepted after the deadline. Submitting an application by a priority deadline allows students to learn about admission outcomes earlier than the standard application and notification dates. Standard admissions applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Students applying for priority fall admissions have until December 15 to notify North Central University of their intent to attend. Students applying for priority spring admissions have until December 15 to notify North Central University of their intent to attend.
If you have any questions about your application, please call Admissions at 800-289-6222 or email admissions@northcentral.edu.
Which majors can I choose from?
View our list of available undergraduate majors and minors. In addition to on-campus residential programs, we offer several online degree programs, including master’s degrees.
Learn more about our Christ-centered academic programs and see which one is right for you.
How much does it cost to attend NCU?
Tuition rates and fees are updated annually. See the current tuition and fees. North Central is one of the most affordable, accredited Christian colleges in the United States. Your costs will depend on whether you are pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or online degree program, as well as optional fees you select, such as parking and athletics.
I’m already accepted. What’s next?
Congratulations on being accepted! Check out our page of next steps for Admitted Students.
Start Your Journey Today
Ready to take the next step? Fill out the form to request more information about North Central University. Our Admissions team will contact you shortly!