North Central College
North Central College is a private comprehensive institution located just 30 miles west of Chicago in Naperville, Illinois. Founded in 1861, North Central offers nearly 100 different majors, minors and programs that serve the needs and interests of today’s undergraduate students. The institution provides mentorship and career planning through the Office of Career Development, as well as a distinctive support program for first-generation college students and a community of camaraderie and leadership for high-achieving students seeking a collegiate honors program experience. As a nationally recognized institution, we prepare our students to push past what they believe to be possible, in the classroom and beyond. If you have questions regarding a specific program or your next steps, please contact us at 630-637-5800 or [email protected].
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- United Methodist
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | April 15 |
Admitted Student Stats
10%
Submitting ACT
47%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1161
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,695
Total Number of Undergrads
2,368
Classroom Sizes
0
100
58%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
66%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $44,394 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $44,394 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,434 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
84%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
26%
Average Aid Per Year
$30,776
26%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,615
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$27,007
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
62%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,843
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$23,902
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
69
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
54%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Cardinals
School Colors
red
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
College Conference of Illinois and Wisc
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Naperville
Chicago
Aurora
Downers Grove
Oswego
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
84%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$55,465
What Students Are Saying
I would give North Central College an overall 8. It has a lot of opportunities and offers plenty of scholarships. It is in a great location and you get your money's worth.
Samantha from Geneseo, IL
the school is quite nice, clean and easy to find everything. the teachers and other students are great. its a pretty nice place.
Bianca from Bolingbrook, IL
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