- North Central Institute is a postsecondary educational institution specializing in Airframe & Power-plant licensing and the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Aviation Technology.
School Highlights
North Central Institute serves 100 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 59%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
North Central Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
North Central Institute
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
11 staff
152 staff
Number of Programs Offered
3
11
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of North Central Institute has grown by 29% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The North Central Institute diversity score of 0.65 is equal to the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has grown by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
100 students
699 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
38 students
426 students
# Part-Time Students
62 students
273 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
100 students
504 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
38 students
426 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
62 students
335 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
4%
19%
% White
41%
55%
% Hawaiian
40%
9%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
72%
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
52%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2012)
$50,400
$30,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
SAT Reading
n/a
415
SAT Math
n/a
455
SAT Writing
n/a
469
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
19
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- North Central Institute is owned and operated by Dr. John D. McCurdy, who serves as Chief Executive Officer and is in charge of all day-to-day operations. North Central Institute (NCI) is a privately owned postsecondary educational institution located in Clarksville, Tennessee directly across from Fort Campbell, Kentucky. In 1997, NCI built a 30,000 square foot facility located across from Gate 1 on Jack Miller Blvd. Our facility houses our corporate offices, administrative offices, classrooms and aviation maintenance lab. North Central Institute's Associate in Applied Science Degree in Aviation Technology provides graduates a general education base and foundational aviation knowledge with specialized emphasis on flight, maintenance, or operations/air traffic control. North Central Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Central Institute's ranking?
North Central Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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