North Central College

Naperville, IL

North Central College

Naperville, IL

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Tuition & Fees

$46,328

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
620
25th
510
75th
620
25th
510
75th
28
25th
20
75th
28
25th
20
75th
28
25th
22
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undergraduateRatios

49%

male

51%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

60%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,104
Declined 1,995
Total Received 5,099
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Private

2,368

undergraduate students

327

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1861, North Central College is a private four-year liberal arts college that is known for its strong academic programs and its commitment to student success. It is located on a 65-acre campus in Naperville, Illinois—west of Chicago.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,695
Established in 1861
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Methodist

Social Networks

68-acre, suburban campus in Naperville (population: 147,682), 29 miles from downtown Chicago. Served by bus and train; major airport serves Chicago. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

North Central College
30 North Brainard Street
Naperville, IL
60540

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
48%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
70%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
29%
Top 1/4
55%
Top 1/2
88%
Bottom 1/2
12%
Bottom 1/4
1%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
620
25th
510
75th
620
25th
510
75th
28
25th
20
75th
28
25th
20
75th
28
25th
22

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Other application fee (waived if filed online)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) April 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

60%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,104
Declined 1,995
Total Received 5,099

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank
Completion of college-preparatory program

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$26,715

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $44,394
Housing $9,554
Food $4,890
Additional fees $1,934
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $61,972
Average Financial Aid - $26,715
Total with Avg. Aid $35,257

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,187,970
State $3,689,802
Institutional $38,678,477
Other external $995,592
Total $46,551,841

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $15,596,958
Other external $436,882
Total $16,033,840

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 630 637-5600
F: 630 637-5819
finaid@noctrl.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Bowling yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Other sports yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes yes
Wrestling yes yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

dance

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA, College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Actuarial Science yes
Analytical Chemistry yes yes
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects yes
Anthropology, General yes
Applied Mathematics, General yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes yes
Biochemistry yes
Biological and Physical Sciences yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes yes
Chemistry Teacher Education yes
Chemistry, General yes
Chinese Language and Literature yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer Science yes yes
Creative Writing yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other yes
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies yes yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Finance, General yes yes
French Language Teacher Education yes
French Language and Literature yes
General Studies yes yes
German Language and Literature yes
Graphic Design yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
History, General yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Japanese Language and Literature yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes yes
Management Information Systems, General yes yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist yes yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes yes
Music Teacher Education yes yes
Music, General yes
Musical Theatre yes
Natural Sciences yes
Neuroscience yes
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management yes yes
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist yes yes
Occupational Therapy/Therapist yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Philosophy yes yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Small Business Administration/Management yes
Social Science Teacher Education yes
Social Sciences, General yes yes
Social Sciences, Other yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes yes
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology yes
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design yes yes
Writing, General yes yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Marketing
  3. Management

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,695

total students

86%

in-state

14%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

88%

2,368
students

Female
51%
1,203

Male
49%
1,165

12%

327
students

Female
72%
237

Male
28%
90

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

95%

2,258
students

Female
51%
1,148

Male
49%
1,110

5%

110
students

Female
50%
55

Male
50%
55

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Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
16%
Hispanic/Latino
61%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.50
College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of Some
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 43
Countries most often represented China
Japan
Japan
Mexico
Norway
Spain
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Host family program
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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