North Central College

Naperville, IL • private • III | College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 2,525 • Total: 3,164

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

30 N Brainard St
Naperville, IL
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Website

northcentralcollege.edu

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,242 (49.2%) • Female: 1,283 (50.8%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	112	4.4%
Black/African American	143	5.7%
Hispanic/Latino	438	17.3%
White	1,518	60.1%
Two or More Races	88	3.5%
International	109	4.3%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

58.3%

3,056 admitted from 5,241 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 535-650
Math: 530-630
Total: 1065-1280

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

23-27

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

71.1%

4-Year Graduation Rate

64.3%

Freshman Retention Rate

82.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

14.1:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$61,034

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $45,446

Room & Board

$14,688

Books & Supplies

$900

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$12,507
$30,001-48,000	$13,486
$48,001-75,000	$16,362
$75,001-110,000	$20,590
$110,001+	$26,961

Students Receiving Pell Grants

97%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$24,190

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

III

Conference

College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin

Men's Sports (13)

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming Tennis Track and Field (Indoor)

Women's Sports (14)

Basketball Bowling Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Other Sports Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

3.2 GPA

In-State Awards

$1,000-$30,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$1,000-$30,000/yr

6 automatic scholarships (8 total)

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Common questions about North Central College

What is North Central College's acceptance rate?

North Central College accepts 58% of applicants, from 5,241 applications.

How much does North Central College cost?

Tuition and fees are $45,446. Families earning under $30,000 pay $12,507 on average after aid.

Does North Central College require SAT or ACT scores?

North Central College does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.

What ACT score do you need for North Central College?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 23 and 27 on the ACT.

What is North Central College's graduation rate?

71% of students graduate within six years.