Manageable graduate debt
Median federal debt at graduation runs below the typical.
This school$12.5k
National avg$26k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Northcentral University
San Diego, CA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$15,977
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,977
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,167
Avg Off-Campus Living
$15,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$34,144
Net price (after aid)Data not available
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$48,414
Median debt at graduation$12,500
Est. monthly loan payment$133
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.9×Graduates earn about 3.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants38%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans45%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Sticker price estimated as tuition + on-campus living (estimated total cost). Net price not reported by this institution. Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
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Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$16k
Pell
38%
above avg
Median debt
$12.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$48.4k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
49%
SAT range
1049 - 1275
ACT range
21 - 27
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Academics
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Fields of study
Northcentral University reported conferring credentials in 22 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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About Northcentral University
Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.
- Where is Northcentral University located?
- Northcentral University is located in San Diego, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Northcentral University?
- Northcentral University is a private university based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Northcentral University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Northcentral University is approximately 49%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Northcentral University?
- Northcentral University's published in-state tuition is approximately $15,977 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Northcentral University?
- Northcentral University reports total enrollment of approximately 10,518 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much student debt do graduates of Northcentral University have?
- Students who borrowed at Northcentral University left with a median of approximately $12,500 in federal loans, and about 45% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of Northcentral University earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $48,414 for students who received federal financial aid at Northcentral University. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about Northcentral University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Northcentral University.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 22 fields Northcentral University reported, by credentials conferred in 2023-24, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Education, General | 551 | Graduate550 graduate · 1 bachelor's |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 367 | Graduate |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 328 | Graduate323 graduate · 5 bachelor's |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 179 | Graduate |
| Psychology, General | 152 | Graduate145 graduate · 7 bachelor's |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 90 | Graduate |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 45 | Graduate |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 39 | Graduate |
| Social Work | 34 | Graduate |
| Data Processing | 29 | Graduate |
| Computer Science | 23 | Graduate |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 21 | Graduate |
| Law | 18 | Graduate |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 14 | Graduate |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: June 10, 2026
Facts on this profile of Northcentral University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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