North Central College

Naperville, IL • privateDIII | College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Midsize )
Student Population
Undergrad: 2,525 • Total: 3,164
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
30 N Brainard St
Naperville, IL
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Website
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)
$55,522
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $44,114
Room & Board
$1,200
Books & Supplies
$10,208
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $13,752
$30,001-48,000 $16,536
$48,001-75,000 $18,725
$75,001-110,000 $23,967
$110,001+ $27,279
Students Receiving Pell Grants
97%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$24,190

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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