- 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 or successfully defending their dissertation to earn their doctoral degree.ONE-TO-ONE LEARNING MODEL 100% DOCTORAL FACULTY
School Highlights
Northcentral University serves 14,531 students (36% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 14,531 students
- Minority enrollment: 67%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Northcentral University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Northcentral University
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
Student Body
The Northcentral University diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.00.
Total Enrollment
14,531 students
2,140 students
# Full-Time Students
5,221 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
9,310 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
145 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
15 students
967 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
5,206 students
96 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
130 students
5,816 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
9,180 students
21 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
11%
46%
% Black
37%
7%
% White
33%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Unknown races
10%
6%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.00
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Source: 2006 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- ONLINE PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS SEEKING A WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION
- Northcentral University serves students worldwide who wish to obtain degrees in business, technology, education, psychology, and marriage and family therapy.Our online degree programs allow students to learn in a one-to-one learning model from 100% doctoral faculty. Each program has numerous professionally relevant specializations designed to prepare you for the next step.The days of earning a broad education are long gone. Now is the time to focus your education and choose the right program that will take your career in the direction you want it to go.
Profile last updated: 05/10/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northcentral University's ranking?
Northcentral University ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Largest student body.
In what neighborhood is Northcentral University located?
Northcentral University is located in the Point Loma neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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