“Private Assemblies of God Christian university in downtown Minneapolis with 30+ programs.”
North Central University (NCU) is a private Christian university in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, owned and operated by 11 Assemblies of God districts of the upper Midwest. Founded in 1930, it offers more than 30 undergraduate and graduate programs on campus and online.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
Top Performers on Social Mobility, Midwest
U.S. News & World Report
Most Affordable Accredited 4-Year Christian University in Minneapolis
NCU homepage
Social Mobility
U.S. News & World Report
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$32,220
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $32,220
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
