North Central Institute SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
With a 92.9% acceptance rate, North Central Institute is likely within reach if you meet program requirements, so use testing strategically rather than defensively. Because it is test-optional, submit SAT or ACT scores only if they strengthen your profile, while focusing closely on program fit, cost, and career outcomes.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
North Central Institute facts and stats
North Central Institute enrolls 62 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. North Central Institute has a 100% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.
Clarksville, TN

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Key North Central Institute application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
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Early Decision
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Priority Deadline
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Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to North Central Institute, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes, and choose your final fall test date so scores arrive before North Central Institute’s earliest application deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
North Central Institute is a private for-profit school with tuition and fees of $10,480. Use this figure as a starting point as you review program costs, financial aid options, and any scholarships or grants you may qualify for.

North Central Institute lists tuition and fees at $10,480, before additional living, books, and personal expenses. Because it is a private for-profit institution, students should review the full cost of attendance and compare it with any grants, scholarships, or financing options they receive. Actual out-of-pocket cost will depend on program expenses and each student’s financial situation.
Student life at North Central Institute
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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