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North Central College

North Central College is a small, private institution located in Naperville, il. Founded in 1861, North Central College offers undergraduate degrees in 71 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 2,304 undergraduates
cost $43,046 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into North Central College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 60.9%
SAT score average 1138
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.6
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! North Central College is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Computer Science and Information Technology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Psychology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Marketing
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Accounting and Related Services
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $43,046
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,998
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $1,722
Cost of attendance* $57,966
Average financial aid package $35,795
Estimated cost $22,171 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $43,046
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,998
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $1,722
Cost of attendance* $57,966
Average financial aid package $35,795
Estimated cost $22,171 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? North Central College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,304, with gender binary students split 49% male and 51% female.

Total enrollment

2,856

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
53%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
15%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
20%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At North Central College, students love their College Union Activities Board, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 30 N Brainard St, Naperville, IL 60540
phone 630-637-5800
address northcentralcollege.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

College union activities board

Wonc (student radio station)

Cardinals in action (service group)

Enactus (students in free enterprise)

Residence hall association

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about North Central College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is North Central College?

North Central College is located in Naperville, il.

What is the acceptance rate at North Central College? 

The acceptance rate for North Central College is 61%.

What’s the average GPA for North Central College?

The average high school GPA for North Central College students was 3.6.

How much does it cost for 4 years at North Central College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at North Central College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $231,864.

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