Northcentral University Online Programs

Northcentral University is a Private, 4-years school located in San Diego, CA. NCU is a completely online college that all programs/degrees are offered via distance education. NCU offers the online degree programs for both undergraduate and graduate studies through Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate programs.

  • Tuition & fees: $12,594
  • Online Students: 11,578
  • Online Programs: 59

NCU Online Programs Overview

Northcentral University (referred to as NCU) is a Private, 4-years school located in San Diego, CA. NCU is a completely online college that all programs/degrees are offered via distance education. NCU offers the online degree programs for both undergraduate and graduate studies through Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate programs.
The 2023 tuition & fees at Northcentral University is $12,594 when a student take courses regularly (18 to 21 credit hours per semester). The tuition per credit hour is $461 for all students. Total 11,578 students have enrolled in online degree programs exclusively at Northcentral University.
NCU 2023 Online Programs Key Facts
Tuition & FeesUndergraduate: $12,594
Graduate: $17,998
Costs per Credit$461 Undergraduate
$938 Graduate
Online Students11,578
Student to Faculty Ratio1 to 1
Online Programs59 programs
Offered Online ProgramsCertificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate

Who Accredits Northcentral University

Northcentral University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (6/19/2015 - Current).

Online Degree & Major Programs, Number of Completers

Northcentral University offers 59 online major programs Last year, total 2,111 students have earned their degrees/certificate through online at NCU. Next tables summarize the offered online major programs and its sub-programs at NCU.
Online Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Education [+] 18
Education18
Legal Studies [+] 111
Legal Assistant/Paralegal111
Psychology [+] 116
Psychology116
Business [+] 140
Business Administration and Management140
Total475
Online Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 559
Computer and Information Sciences112
Information Technology15
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician113
Computer Science117
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance112
Education [+] 5242
Education1205
Curriculum and Instruction13
Educational Leadership and Administration131
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship10
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels13
Legal Studies [+] 110
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence110
Psychology [+] 7311
Psychology193
Developmental and Child Psychology154
Industrial and Organizational Psychology146
Educational Psychology114
Health/Medical Psychology131
Forensic Psychology169
Applied Behavior Analysis14
Human Services [+] 221
Public Administration113
Social Work18
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 4188
Health/Health Care Administration/Management14
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling1181
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor10
Nursing Administration13
Business [+] 4308
Business Administration and Management1238
Organizational Leadership133
Accounting113
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration124
Total281,139
Online Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 48
Computer and Information Sciences15
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician12
Computer Science11
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance10
Education [+] 3376
Education1338
Curriculum and Instruction10
Educational Leadership and Administration138
Psychology [+] 257
Psychology155
Performance and Sport Psychology12
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 14
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration14
Human Services [+] 11
Public Administration11
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 329
Health/Health Care Administration/Management10
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling129
Nursing Practice10
Business [+] 3216
Business Administration and Management1204
Organizational Leadership112
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration10
Total17691
Online Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Legal Studies [+] 18
Law18
Total18
Online Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Education [+] 12
Education12
Psychology [+] 19
Psychology19
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 120
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling120
Business [+] 13
Business Administration and Management13
Total434
Online Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Education [+] 2134
Education1128
Educational Leadership and Administration16
Psychology [+] 114
Psychology114
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 19
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling19
Business [+] 17
Business Administration and Management17
Total5164

2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of NCU are $12,594 for undergraduate program. The 2023 graduate tuition & fees are $17,998. The tuition per credit hour of NCU is $461. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $938.
2022-2023 Online Degree Tuition at NCU
UndergraduateGraduate
Tuition & Fees$12,594$17,998
Cost Per Credit$461$938

Distance Learning Student Population

At online degree programs at NCU, 11,578 students (100.00% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively . Next table summarizes the student population enrolled in online programs at NCU.
Distance Learning Student Population at NCU
TotalEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Total11,57811,57800
Undergraduate10610600
Graduate11,47211,47200

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All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023