Naperville, IL
Roughly 58 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 54% to 58% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6,847 | 3,673 | 557 | 54% |
| 2020 | 6,919 | 3,687 | 534 | 53% |
| 2021 | 4,551 | 3,113 | 512 | 68% |
| 2022 | 5,099 | 3,104 | 483 | 61% |
| 2023 | 5,241 | 3,056 | 516 | 58% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,572 of 2,565 women and 1,484 of 2,676 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
North Central College has an acceptance rate of 58% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 3,056 of 5,241 applicants.
Less Selective. Roughly 58 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
5,241 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 516 enrolled.
No. North Central College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 54% to 58% — it has become less selective.