Northcentral University
Location and Contact Information
10000 E. University DrPrescott Valley, AZ 86314
USA
Main Tel: (888) 327-2877
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
School profile and reference information, including highlights, admissions, student body, degrees, and contact info.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in business and management, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Large number of students.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Other academic year.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 7,750 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,072 |
Financial Aid
Northcentral University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
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| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
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(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Northcentral University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bellevue University | Bellevue, NE | 8,278 |
| 2 | Columbia Southern University | Orange Beach, AL | 28,360 |
| 3 | Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration | Troy, MI | 3,106 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | Abington, PA | 3,394 |
| 5 | Franklin University | Columbus, OH | 7,683 |
| 6 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus | Bothell, WA | 2,291 |
| 7 | Farmingdale State College | Farmingdale, NY | 6,850 |
| 8 | Texas A & M University at Galveston | Galveston, TX | 1,612 |
| 9 | County College of Morris | Randolph, NJ | 8,441 |
| 10 | Wayland Baptist University | Plainview, TX | 6,031 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 234 | 3 |
| Doctorate (Research/Scholarship) | 222 | 3 |
| Bachelor | 52 | 3 |
Students
Student enrollment was 7,468 in 2009-2010 (3,167 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 7% of enrolled students and graduate students are 93%.
Students under 25 years old represent 2% of the student body. About 61% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Northcentral University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship).
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Doctorate, Professional Dominant.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Education
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology