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North Central Institute

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 83%
On-time graduation rate 55%

Located in Clarksville, Tennessee, North Central Institute is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of North Central Institute is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

North Central Institute is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, North Central Institute emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

North Central Institute boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 67%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
The most popular programs at North Central Institute are Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician, Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician

Program Length 1 months
Tuition and Fees $1,400
Books and Supplies $328
Total Cost $1,728

Similar schools that provide the same program:

Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician

Program Length 24 months
Tuition and Fees $4,650
Books and Supplies $546
Total Cost $5,196

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at North Central Institute received on average $4,351 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,351
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 11 50% $5,536 $60,901
Other Federal Grant 21 95% $4,065 $85,364
State Grant/Scholarships 3 14% $2,000 $6,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 21 95% $4,351 $91,364

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of North Central Institute students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of North Central Institute students is 54.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 25.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 61.1%.

54.6%

  • white 62.5% 10 students
  • hispanic 66.7% 2 students

Service Offerings

North Central Institute provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

North Central Institute offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training