Northcentral University

Northcentral University
MottoUnus Ad Unum Doctrina Per Experientiam
Motto in English
One-to-One Education By Experience
TypePrivate online university
Established1996
Parent institution
National University System
ChancellorMichael R. Cunningham, PhD
PresidentDavid Harpool[1]
ProvostJohn LaNear[2]
Students10,093[3]
Location
(Administrative & Legal) San Diego, CA[4] / (Service Center) Scottsdale
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United States
ColorsBurgundy & Gold
MascotRoadrunner
Websitewww.ncu.edu

Northcentral University was a private online university with its headquarters in San Diego, California. It was established in 1996 and is classified[5] among "D/PU: Doctoral/Professional Universities"; it offers bachelor's, master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees. NCU was acquired by the National University System in 2019.[6]

In 2022 Northcentral University merged into National University, with Northcentral academic programs continuing as National programs.[7]

  1. ^ Northcentral University. Retrieved July 14, 2017
  2. ^ "Our People". Northcentral University.
  3. ^ "Northcentral University | WASC Senior College and University Commission". www.wscuc.org. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  4. ^ Contact. Northcentral University; 2488 Historic Decatur Rd., Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92106 NCU. Retrieved February 2, 2017.
  5. ^ "Carnegie Foundation Classifications". carnegiefoundation.org. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
  6. ^ "National University System Purchases For-Profit University". Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved 2019-01-09.
  7. ^ Jennewein, Chris (19 July 2022). "National University Grows to 42,000 Students in Merger, Plans Nationwide Online Expansion". Times of San Diego. Retrieved 3 July 2023.