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Public Bachelor's Strong 81/100

North Central State College

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Mansfield, Ohio

About North Central State College

North Central State College is a public institution offering bachelor's degrees based in Mansfield, Ohio. It enrolls 1,273 students (a small, tight-knit student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: ncstatecollege.edu

Acceptance: —
Graduation: 19.7%
Net Price: $4,687
Median Earnings (10yr): $38,158
Enrollment: 1,273
Student : Faculty: 17:1

Accreditor Higher Learning Commission

Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Open / Online). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Strong

81/100

UCD Score · 4-Year Open / Online

Outcomes 67

Value 90

Affordability 54

Selectivity —

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Admissions data is not yet reported for North Central State College.

Acceptance Rate

—

SAT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

ACT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending North Central State College isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $4,687 per year. That's well below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Average Net Price

$4,687

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

22%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

15%

Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state): $4,624
Tuition & Fees (out-of-state): $9,103
Room & Board (off-campus): $9,370
Books & Supplies: $1,600
Other Expenses (off-campus): $3,890
Total Cost of Attendance: $10,118

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

Under $30,000

$3,344
$30,001 – $48,000

$2,087
$48,001 – $75,000

$5,076
$75,001 – $110,000

$7,753
Over $110,000

$7,248

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$1,083

10% percentile

$1,834

25% percentile

$8,252

Median percentile

$9,000

75% percentile

$13,997

90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median

Pell recipients $4,629 ↓ $3,623

No Pell $3,683 ↓ $4,569

Dependent students $4,333 ↓ $3,919

Independent students $4,500 ↓ $3,752

Female students $4,667 ↓ $3,585

Male students $3,500 ↓ $4,752

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $3,500, less than completers ($8,252), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

20% of full-time students who enrolled at North Central State College graduate within six years, and 87% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate

20%

Of students who graduate within six years

First-Year Retention

87%

Returning for their second year

What this means: Lower than typical completion. Worth asking the school how they support students who fall behind.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered North Central State College earn a median of $38,158 ten years after first enrolling. That's close to the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

$38,158

Earning > $25K

62%

10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates

$28,000

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates

$38,800

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.

By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)

$27,300

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)

$34,100

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)

$38,400

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $10,800, about 28% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Stable ↑ 4.9 pts across 6 years

What this signals: Moderate. Only 68% of graduates are paying down principal seven years out.

Who Studies Here

North Central State College is home to 1,273 students, a small, close-knit community. Some distinctive traits: 50% are first-generation college students, 61% study part-time.

Total Enrolled

1,273

Part-Time

61%

First-Generation

50%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents

White 77.7% 989

Black 6.1% 77

Hispanic 5.1% 65

Other 4.6% 59

Asian 0.8% 10

International 0.3% 4

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at North Central State College. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting

Rural: Fringe Mansfield, Ohio

Housing

Commuter campus No on-campus housing

Adult Learners

19% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NAIA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Semester scheduling structure

What You Can Study

North Central State College offers a varied set of programs: 34 distinct programs across 14 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

7 Programs

Health

Nursing $89K ($68K–$114K)
Practical Nursing $39K ($22K–$72K)
Allied Health Diagnostic $71K ($51K–$96K)

3 Programs

Business

Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)
Business $68K ($48K–$95K)
Accounting $76K ($56K–$97K)

6 Programs

Engineering Tech

5 Programs

Computer Science

IT Administration $85K ($59K–$118K)
Computer Software & Media $59K ($36K–$88K)
IT Administration $85K ($59K–$118K)

1 Program

Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts $53K ($36K–$73K)

2 Programs

Public Administration

Human $49K ($35K–$63K)
Social Work $52K ($39K–$64K)

View all majors View all programs

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at North Central State College is 17:1, on the higher side.

Student : Faculty

17:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Instruction / Student

$5,505

Annual instructional spending per enrolled student

Endowment

$4.6M

Modest endowment

Avg Faculty Salary

$49,094

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

40 instructional faculty across 4 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank	Faculty Count	Share	Avg Salary
Associate Professors	9	23%	$56,052
Assistant Professors	25	63%	$47,539
Instructors	5	13%	$43,669
Lecturers	1	3%	$52,500

Pros & Cons of North Central State College

A quick at-a-glance summary of how North Central State College tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS

Very affordable net price after aid
Tight-knit, close community feel
Strong first-year retention
Low typical debt at graduation
First-gen-friendly student body
Flexible part-time enrollment options

CONS

Class sizes are on the higher side
Fewer clubs, activities, and social options
Low completion rate, many students don't graduate within six years
Earnings outcomes are on the lower side
Predominantly serves middle- and upper-income families

Best for: Based on the data, North Central State College is a fit for families focused on keeping net cost low; working adults or students needing part-time study options; students who thrive in small, close-knit environments.

Frequently Asked Questions about North Central State College

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about North Central State College.

How much does North Central State College cost?

The average net price after aid at North Central State College is $4,687 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Is North Central State College worth it?

Strong return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $38,158 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $4,687 per year. That's roughly 8.1x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

What is North Central State College known for?

North Central State College is best known for its programs in Nursing, Practical Nursing, Business Administration. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

What do North Central State College graduates earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entering North Central State College are $38,158, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.

Is North Central State College accredited?

Yes. North Central State College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

How many students attend North Central State College?

North Central State College enrolls 1,273 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

What is the graduation rate at North Central State College?

North Central State College graduates 20% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is North Central State College a public or private college?

North Central State College is a Public institution.

Where is North Central State College located?

North Central State College is located in Mansfield, Ohio.

What programs does North Central State College offer?

North Central State College offers 34 distinct programs. The most popular include Nursing, Practical Nursing, Business Administration.

What is the student-to-faculty ratio at North Central State College?

The student-to-faculty ratio at North Central State College is 17:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.