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North Central College

📍 Naperville, Illinois🏛️ Urban Setting👥 2,428 Undergrads🔗 northcentralcollege.edu

Overview

North Central College is an small private non-profit research university in Naperville, Illinois. It enrolls about 2,428 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 77%. Graduates earn a median of $60,123 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

77%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,213

530–650

Net Price

$21,044

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

64%

Retention

77%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$60,123

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

77.3%

SAT Average

1,213

ACT Composite

24–29

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200530 – 650 (mid 50%)800

Math

200525 – 660 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

124 – 29 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$45,726

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$45,726

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$57,219

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$21,044

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$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

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

48.0%

Academics & Programs

North Central College offers programs across 22 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

24.6%

Psychology

11.8%

Visual & Performing Arts

7.4%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

6.8%

Social Sciences

6.8%

Education

6.6%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

6.6%

Engineering

5.0%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

64%

On-Time (4yr)

55%

Retention (FT)

77%

% Earning >$25K

81%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$51,762

8 years

$55,116

10 years

$60,123

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

72.2%

White

68.6%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

59.3%

Black or African American

6.5%

Asian

3.8%

Hispanic / Latino

19.2%

Two or more races

4.1%

International

4.2%

Gender

Women

51.4%

Men

48.6%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Central College hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 77%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1213.

How much does North Central College cost?

In-state tuition is $45,726, and out-of-state is $45,726. Average net price after financial aid is $21,044.

What is North Central College known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Psychology, Visual & Performing Arts.

What's the graduation rate at North Central College?

The 6-year graduation rate is 64%, and 77% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.