Northcentral University

A leader in online graduate and doctoral degrees

Preston M. Class of 2019

About Northcentral University

Founded in 1996, Northcentral University (NCU) is a regionally accredited, private, and graduate-focused online university with expansive doctoral offerings. With weekly starts, programs are 100 percent online and taught in a unique one-to-one learning format.

NCU offers doctoral, master’s, and bachelor’s degrees in business, education, and psychology, as well as doctoral and master’s degrees in marriage and family therapy, technology, and health sciences. Northcentral University is regionally accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.

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Northcentral University Fast Facts

Nonprofit university
Accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission
One of the largest educators of doctoral students in the U.S.
Doctoral, master’s, and bachelor’s degrees

100% online programs
One-on-one learning format
100% doctoral faculty
No residency required

Northcentral University Highlights

Explore Our Programs

Learn more about NCU’s degrees in business, technology, education, psychology, and marriage and family therapy.

Dissertation Boot Camp

NCU’s intensive training program provides students the tools necessary to complete their dissertation.

Outstanding Outcomes

Research indicates that NCU alumni succeed personally, professionally, and as leaders in their communities.

Contact Us

Get in touch with us to learn more about Northcentral University, our mission, and our programs.

Meet Our President

Dr. David Harpool has more than 35 years of experience in public and private college education. He has served as a tenured faculty member, dean, vice president, provost, president, and a trustee of both traditional and non-traditional universities. He was the founder and director of the Webster University Debate Program.