by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending North Central University, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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What it costs to attend North Central University stands at about $42,215.00 annually.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $32,220.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $9,995.00 |
| Total cost | $42,215.00 |
| That is 29% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $42,215.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$18,658.00 |
| Net price | $23,557.00 |
| That is 28% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $42,215.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$24,025.00 |
| Net price | $18,190.00 |
| That is 45% below the national average net price. | |
| Want the line-by-line detail? Dig into tuition and fees plus living costs. |
The reported cost series has been increasing by roughly 5.8% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. The tables below project the cost forward across a full degree, side by side for a low-income student with aid, a typical student with average aid, and a student paying full sticker price with no aid. The loan rows amortise the projected total over a ten-year, 6.8% repayment.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 5.8% | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Freshman year | $19,253.00 | $24,933.00 | $44,681.00 |
| Senior year | $22,827.00 | $29,563.00 | $52,977.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $84,024.00 | $108,816.00 | $195,002.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $32,010.00 | $41,455.00 | $74,289.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $967.00 | $1,252.00 | $2,244.00 |
| Total amount paid | $116,035.00 | $150,271.00 | $269,291.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 5.8% | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Freshman year | $19,253.00 | $24,933.00 | $44,681.00 |
| Senior year | $20,377.00 | $26,389.00 | $47,291.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $39,630.00 | $51,323.00 | $91,972.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $15,097.00 | $19,552.00 | $35,038.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $456.00 | $591.00 | $1,058.00 |
| Total amount paid | $54,727.00 | $70,875.00 | $127,010.00 |
Jump to the net-price detail in the net price section below.
The net price is the real out-of-pocket cost — what families pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied. For most families it is a more realistic figure than the published cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $25,817.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $23,574.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $19,345.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $19,101.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $21,877.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $28,667.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $28,269.00 |
Use North Central University Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the grants & scholarships detail.
Median graduate debt at North Central University stands at $16,750.00, placing the school in the Low ($10-20k) burden tier.
The percentile breakdown reveals the full debt landscape:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $4,765.00 |
| 25th | $8,750.00 |
| Median (50th) | $16,750.00 |
| 75th | $27,412.00 |
| 90th | $35,500.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
Dig deeper into debt on the student-loan-debt breakdown.
Median debt at graduation differs meaningfully across income brackets. The table below divides borrowers into three income tiers:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $14,125.00 |
| Middle income | $18,500.00 |
| High income | $16,375.00 |
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $15,875.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $17,500.00 |
The Pell Grant is the main federal need-based award for undergraduates. Looking at Pell recipients versus non-recipients tells us how debt is distributed across need.
The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap at North Central University is $5,939.00. This school is flagged by the Department of Education for Pell-related debt inequity.
The federal default-rate tier for North Central University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 3.4% |
For scale, federal Stafford loan disbursements at North Central University reach $87,289,418.00 across 4,969 disbursements.
Veterans and active-duty students can access dedicated federal education aid such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 7 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $10,137.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 1 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $4,000.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the college veterans page.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about North Central University, keep these questions in mind:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.