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About Northcentral University

At NCU, we are dedicated to providing our students with the personal attention they look for when pursuing advanced education. We take a great amount of pride in our programs and the thousands of graduates who have achieved their goals, be it completing their bachelor's degree, obtaining a Master's degree or successfully defending their dissertation to earn their doctoral degree.

School of Business

Interested in Business?

Our School of Business can help you gain leadership skills, insight and real-world knowledge that can be taken directly from the classroom to the workplace.

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School of Education

Interested in Education?

Our School of Education can help you increase your impact in the classroom and beyond with degrees designed to elevate your knowledge and leadership abilities.

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School of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Interested in Psychology?

Our Department of Psychology can expand your understanding of human behavior while supporting your professional growth with courses led by an all-doctoral faculty.

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Interested in Marriage and Family Therapy?

Our Department of Marriage and Family Sciences can help you explore a future in social work or a career in one of today’s fastest growing mental health professions.

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School of Technology

Interested in Technology?

Our School of Technology will help you acquire cutting-edge skills and knowledge that’s aligned with the rapidly evolving tech industry, including leadership and research skills.

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School of Health Sciences

Interested in Health Sciences?

Our School of Health Sciences can elevate your skills and prepare you for leadership roles with curriculum aligned with industry needs and classes led by all-doctoral faculty.

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Why Northcentral University?



ONE-TO-ONE LEARNING MODEL

In each and every course, one student is paired with one faculty member, resulting in a class size of one. Featuring individualized teaching through feedback, a deeper understanding of the material is achieved and a real relationship built on mutual respect is formed between the professor and the student.


FINANCING

Paying for college is a major financial commitment, so we try to keep our tuition and fees as low as possible while still providing a quality academic experience. Financial aid is available to those who qualify and our financial aid team will work with you to create the plan that best works for you.


100% DOCTORAL FACULTY

As part of our commitment to excellence in online higher education, Northcentral University maintains 100% doctoral faculty, most of whom have completed their program of study at a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the discipline in which they teach or develop curricula.

GMAT/GRE NOT REQUIRED

Another part of the NCU difference is that, upon application to graduate school, Northcentral University does not require graduate testing such as the GRE or GMAT. This means you have the ability to earn an advanced degree on your own terms.


FLEXIBLE START DATE

You shouldn't have to put your education on hold, at Northcentral University we offer weekly course starts to fit your schedule. With no need to wait for the start of a semester, you can start your educational journey as soon as you're ready.


UNIQUE FLEXIBILITY

Northcentral University has no physical residency requirements, which makes us a great fit for working professionals, as well as for military personnel and international students who do not have to relocate or spend money to travel to a campus to complete the online degree.

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ACCREDITATIONS

Accreditation is a higher education seal of approval for schools, employers, and most importantly, for students. NCU is a WSCUC accredited institution. WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501, 510.748.9001, www.wscuc.org. WSCUC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

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NCU - What It Takes

At Northcentral University, we believe you have what it takes to change the world, so we offer what it takes to make it happen.

Our 100% online graduate online programs are designed to help working professionals pursue their passions and achieve their goals.

There are no boundaries to what you can achieve!

Learn more at info.ncu.edu

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Meet April M., a current student in our MSW program. Like many of our students, alumni, and faculty, April is dedicated to improving the human condition. In her words, “When I have completed my program, I would like to provide counseling and support for families who are struggling to connect with one another and help them to build enriched and strong connections that will be passed down from generation to generation… With my MSW there were so many more opportunities and avenues that I could pursue with the education I’d receive. For instance, I could help run an organization like the one where I currently work, pursue my dreams of helping families in need, but also help make a difference in my community in so many other ways. With my MSW I would not be pigeonholed into just one facet of practice. I would literally have the world at my fingertips, and it just clicked.” #NCUfam, we’d love to hear your story! What do you hope to accomplish with your degree?

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Northcentral University Overview

Northcentral University is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Diego, California. San Diego is a great location for students who prefer city over country life.

What Is Northcentral University Known For?

29 Undergraduate Awards
  • Students who want to work more closely with their professors have an easier time at Northcentral University since the student to facuty ratio is 1 to 1.
  • The highest award offered at Northcentral University is the doctor's degree.
  • For the 2017-2018 academic year, 26% of the faculty were full-time. Best Schools

Northcentral University Rankings

These rankings may look different from those published by other outlets, because we use an outcomes-based approach rather than a subjective one. We get our data from a number of places, including the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and the College Scorecard. For more information, check out our rankings and methodology page.

Northcentral University has been awarded the following overall awards by our latest rankings.

Rank Ranking Name Share
#3 Most Popular Online Doctor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#32 Most Popular Online Graduate Certificate Schools Tweet It - Post It
#51 Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#66 Most Popular Graduate Certificate Schools Tweet It - Post It
#219 Most Popular Master’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It

Program Level Awards

These are highlights of some of the most noteworthy awards granted to specific programs at Northcentral University.

Rank Ranking Name Share
#1 Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#2 Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#3 Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#13 Best Value Business Administration & Management Doctor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#15 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#15 Best Value General Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#23 Best Business Administration & Management Doctor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#31 Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#43 Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#44 Best Value Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It

Where Is Northcentral University?

Location of Northcentral University

Contact details for Northcentral University are given below.

Contact Details
Address: 11355 N. Torrey Pines Road, San Diego, CA 92037
Phone: 888-327-2877
Website: www.ncu.edu
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NorthcentralU
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NorthcentralU

How Do I Get Into Northcentral University?

You can apply to Northcentral University online at: https://apply.ncu.edu/

Can I Afford Northcentral University?

5.4% Loan Default Rate

The student loan default rate at Northcentral University is 5.4%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you'll be able to pay back your student loans.

Northcentral University Undergraduate Student Diversity

45 Full-Time Undergraduates
96% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 165 undergraduate students at Northcentral University, with 45 being full-time and 120 being part-time.

 Full-Time vs. Part-Time Undergraduate Students at  Northcentral University

There are also 11,058 graduate students at the school.

Gender Diversity

Of the 45 full-time undergraduates at Northcentral University, 4% are male and 96% are female.

Undergraduate Student Gender Diversity at  Northcentral University

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northcentral University students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Northcentral University Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 0
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 9
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 29

Online Learning at Northcentral University

10,535 Took All Classes Online
10,535 Took At Least One Class Online
-1.4% Avg Growth Over 4 Years
There are 3 bachelor’s degree and 26 master’s degree programs available online at Northcentral University. In 2017-2018, 10,535 students took at least one online class at the school.

The following chart shows how the online learning population at Northcentral University has changed over the last few years.

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This school is the 9th most popular in California for online learning according to the online graduations recorded by the Department of Education for the academic year 2017-2018.

Online Growth Rankings of Northcentral University

The average growth rate over the last four years of online students at Northcentral University was -1.4%. This is the #178 largest growth rate of all schools that are mostly online. This refers to all students at Northcentral University regardless of major.

The following table shows the 1-year growth rate of Northcentral University majors that offer at least one online course. This table only includes majors with positive growth.

Major 1-Year Growth Rate
Business Administration & Management 3%
Business, Management & Marketing 4%
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology 95%
Computer & Information Sciences 90%
Computer Information Systems 90%
Health Professions 9%
Mental & Social Health Services 9%
Psychology 9%

The table below shows how the average growth rate over 4 years at Northcentral University ranks compared to all other mostly online schools that offer a specific major.

Major Growth Rate Rank
Child Development & Psychology #17
General Education #21
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology #32
Mental & Social Health Services #32
General Psychology #49
Psychology #56
Computer Information Systems #57
Accounting #75
Computer & Information Sciences #78
Education #85
Business Administration & Management #111
Health Professions #119
Business, Management & Marketing #121

When we speak of partially online, we are referring to schools whose online population is less than 50% of its total student body. Mostly online refers to those with online populations greater than or equal to 50%.

Northcentral University Undergraduate Concentrations

The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.

Major Bachelor’s Graduate Certificate Master’s Doctor’s TOTAL
General Education 9 168 291 394 862
Business Administration & Management 9 33 395 328 765
General Psychology 11 19 113 75 218
Mental & Social Health Services 0 23 158 7 188
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology 0 0 55 0 55
Child Development & Psychology 0 0 12 0 12
Computer Information Systems 0 0 10 0 10
Accounting 0 0 3 0 3
Educational Administration 0 1 2 0 3
Human Resource Management 0 0 0 0 0
Computer Science 0 0 0 0 0
Data Processing 0 0 0 0 0
Information Technology 0 0 0 0 0
Curriculum & Instruction 0 0 0 0 0
Teacher Education Grade Specific 0 0 0 0 0
Health & Medical Administrative Services 0 0 0 0 0
Nursing 0 0 0 0 0
Legal Research 0 0 0 0 0
Criminal Justice & Corrections 0 0 0 0 0
Public Administration 0 0 0 0 0
Social Work 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 29 244 1,039 804 2,116

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

  • College Factual
  • National Center for Education Statistics

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