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North Central College campus

🇺🇸 USA · Illinois

North Central College

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
77.3%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹42,95,134Out-of-state
Students
2,428Undergraduates
Students per teacher
12Student to faculty

About

North Central College is a private college in Naperville, Illinois, United States. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and has 73 undergraduate majors of study, 17 minors, 25 graduate programs, and 4 certificate programs offered by four undergraduate colleges/schools (College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business and Entrepreneurship, School of Education and Health Sciences, Shimer Great Books School) and one School of Graduate and Professional Studies.

Admissions planning estimate

77.3% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 42.3%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 58.31%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 58.3% (3,056/5,241; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

77 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 4,596
Offered a place 3,554
Enrolled 482

13.6% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1055-1310
4001600
ACT composite24-29
136

What a year costs

₹57,59,346 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹42,95,134
  • Housing₹13,79,673
  • Books & supplies₹84,539
Sticker price ₹57,59,346
After aid (average) ₹19,76,705

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹42,95,134
Out-of-state ₹42,95,134

Average aid awarded: ₹30,53,353 a year.

Outcomes and support

77.1%
Retention
64%
Graduation
68%
Get financial aid
84%
From out of state

One teacher for every 12 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 59.3%
Hispanic 19.2%
African American 6.5%
Multiracial 4.1%
Asian 3.8%
Unknown 2.7%
Native American 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

5 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biological and Physical Sciencesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer Software and Media Applicationsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Graphic Communicationsbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Natural Sciencesbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Sciences, Otherbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate77.33%
Total Applicants4596
Admitted Applicants3554
Enrolled Applicants482
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementNot required
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1055
SAT Composite 75th %1310
ACT Composite 25th %24
ACT Composite 75th %29

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹42,95,134
Out-of-State Tuition₹42,95,134
Average Housing Cost₹13,79,673
Books & Supplies₹84,539
Average Net Price₹19,76,705
Students Receiving Aid68%
Average Aid Awarded₹30,53,353
Out-of-State Students84%

Student Body Diversity

African American6.51%
Asian3.83%
Hispanic19.19%
White59.31%
Multiracial4.12%
Native American0.08%
Pacific Islander0.08%
International4.2%
Unknown Race2.68%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate64%
Retention Rate77.13%
Student/Faculty Ratio12:1
Total Undergraduates2428

Contact

Street Address30 N Brainard St
ZIP Code60540
Phone(630) 637-5800
Websitehttps://www.northcentralcollege.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/