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    North Central College

    Naperville, IL · Midwest

    North Central College has an acceptance rate of 77.3% and a middle-50% SAT range of 1055-1310. The numbers below show who gets in and what it costs.

    Acceptance rate
    77.3%
    SAT mid-50
    1055-1310
    Cost after aid
    $21,044
    Graduation rate
    64%

    What North Central College says matters

    How North Central College rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    77%
    3,554 of 4,596
    Yield
    14%
    482 enrolled
    SAT mid-50
    1040-1310
    ACT mid-50
    24-29
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    76%1,595 of 2,094
    Women
    78%1,958 of 2,500

    Very important

    • Rigor of secondary school record
    • Academic GPA
    • Character or personal qualities

    Important

    • Extracurricular activities
    • Talent or ability

    Considered

    • Application essay
    • Recommendations
    • Interview
    • First generation
    • Alumni relation
    • Work experience
    • Level of applicant's interest

    Not considered

    • Class rank
    • Standardized test scores
    • Geographical residence
    • State residency
    • Religious affiliation or commitment
    • Volunteer work

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure North Central College published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission142

    Entrance Exams

    In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?
    Yes
    SAT
    X
    ACT
    X
    AP
    X
    CLEP
    X
    Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?
    No

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    2,094
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    2,500
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied
    2
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    1,595
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    1,958
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted
    1
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    239
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    243
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    0
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    4,596
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    3,554
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    482
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    3,722
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    2,884
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    384
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    652
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    531
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    75
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    214
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    133
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    23
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    8
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    6
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    0

    Wait List

    Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    Total academic units
    16
    English
    4
    Mathematics
    3
    Science
    3
    Of these, units that must be lab
    2
    Social studies
    2
    History
    1
    Total academic units
    19
    Foreign language
    3

    Basis for Selection

    Rigor of secondary school record
    Very Important
    Class rank
    Not Considered
    Academic GPA
    Very Important
    Standardized test scores
    Not Considered
    Application Essay
    Considered
    Recommendation(s)
    Considered
    Interview
    Considered
    Extracurricular activities
    Important
    Talent/ability
    Important
    Character/personal qualities
    Very Important
    First generation
    Considered
    Alumni/ae relation
    Considered
    Geographical residence
    Not Considered
    State residency
    Not Considered
    Religious affiliation/commitment
    Not Considered
    Volunteer work
    Not Considered
    Work experience
    Considered
    Level of applicant’s interest
    Considered

    First-time, first-year Profile

    Submitting SAT Scores
    0.21
    Submitting ACT Scores
    0.06
    Submitting SAT Scores
    103
    Submitting ACT Scores
    31
    SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
    1,040
    SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
    1,200
    SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
    1,310
    SAT Math: 25th Percentile
    525
    SAT Math: 50th Percentile
    590
    SAT Math: 75th Percentile
    660
    ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
    24%
    ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
    27%
    ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
    29%
    ACT Math: 25th Percentile
    24%
    ACT Math: 50th Percentile
    26%
    ACT Math: 75th Percentile
    29%
    ACT English: 25th Percentile
    22%
    ACT English: 50th Percentile
    25%
    ACT English: 75th Percentile
    29%
    SAT Math: 700-800
    9.7
    SAT Math: 600-699
    32
    SAT Math: 500-599
    37.9
    SAT Math: 400-499
    14.6
    SAT Math: 300-399
    5.8
    SAT Math: Total
    100
    SAT Composite: 1400-1600
    0.03
    SAT Composite: 1200-1399
    0.42
    SAT Composite: 1000-1199
    0.39
    SAT Composite: 800-999
    0.1
    SAT Composite: 600-799
    0.06
    ACT Composite: 30-36
    19
    ACT Composite: 24-29
    58
    ACT Composite: 18-23
    23
    ACT Composite: Total
    100
    Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
    21%
    Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
    45%
    Percent in top half of high school graduating class
    77%
    Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
    23%
    Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
    5.0%
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:
    27%
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    46%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    17%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    12%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    10%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    8.5%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    3.8%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    2.3%
    Total
    100
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    22%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    21%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    17%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    11%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    15%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    11%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    2.9%
    Total
    100
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    28%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    20%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    16%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    10%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    13%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    9.4%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    2.8%
    Total
    100
    Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
    3.57
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
    99%

    Admission Policies

    Does your institution have an application fee?
    Yes
    Application closing date (fall)
    4
    Priority Date
    15
    Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?
    Yes
    Yes, on a rolling basis:
    X
    Other Date
    4
    Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?
    Yes
    If yes, maximum period of postponement:
    1 year
    Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?
    Yes
    Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?
    Yes
    Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?
    Yes
    Transfer Admission31

    Fall Applicants

    Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)
    Yes
    Men
    586
    Women
    436
    Another Gender
    0
    Unknown
    1,022
    Total
    311
    Men
    254
    Women
    0
    Another Gender
    565
    Unknown
    151
    Total
    128
    Men
    0
    Women
    279

    Application for Admission

    Fall
    X
    Spring
    X
    Summer
    X
    Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?
    Yes
    High school transcript
    Required of Some
    College transcript(s)
    Required of All
    Essay or personal statement
    Not Required
    Interview
    Not Required
    Standardized test scores
    Not Required
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Not Required
    If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
    2.5
    List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
    D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
    Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?
    No
    Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:
    - D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 60 semester hours Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 30.00 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: ##

    Transfer Credit Policies

    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
    30
    American Council on Education (ACE)
    Yes
    College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
    Yes
    Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?
    Yes
    Academic Offerings and Policies25

    Special Study Options

    Accelerated program
    X
    Cross-registration
    X
    Double major
    X
    Dual enrollment
    X
    English as a Second Language (ESL)
    X
    Exchange student program (domestic)
    X
    Honors Program
    X
    Independent study
    X
    Internships
    X
    Liberal arts/career combination
    X
    Student-designed major
    X
    Study abroad
    X
    Teacher certification program
    X
    Undergraduate Research
    X
    Other (specify):
    X

    Required Course Work

    Arts/fine arts
    X
    English (including composition)
    X
    Foreign languages
    X
    Humanities
    X
    Intensive writing
    X
    Mathematics
    X
    Philosophy
    X
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    X
    Social science
    X
    Other (describe):
    X
    Student Life39

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    16%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    0
    Percent of women who join sororities
    0
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    65%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    35%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    0
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    12%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    0
    Percent of women who join sororities
    0
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    49%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    51%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    4.0%

    Average Age

    Average age of full-time students
    18
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    18
    Average age of full-time students
    20
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    20

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    X
    Choral groups
    X
    Concert band
    X
    Dance
    X
    Drama/theater
    X
    International Student Organization
    X
    Jazz band
    X
    Literary magazine
    X
    Marching band
    X
    Model UN
    X
    Music ensembles
    X
    Musical theater
    X
    Opera
    X
    Pep band
    X
    Radio station
    X
    Student government
    X
    Student newspaper
    X

    Housing

    Coed dorms
    X
    Women's dorms
    X
    Apartments for single students
    X
    Special housing for disabled students
    X
    Wellness housing
    X
    Living Learning Communities
    X
    Annual Expenses35

    Private Tuition

    Tuition
    45446
    Tuition
    45446

    Public Tuition

    Tuition: In-district
    45446
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    45446
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    45446
    Tuition: Non-resident
    45446
    Tuition: In-district
    45446
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    45446
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    45446
    Tuition: Non-resident
    45446

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    280
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    14688
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    9554
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    5134
    Required Fees:
    280
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    14688
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    9554
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    5134

    Credits per Term

    Minimum
    18

    Tuition Policies

    Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?
    No
    Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?
    No

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    900
    Transportation:
    1116
    Other expenses:
    1778
    Books and supplies:
    900
    Transportation
    1934
    Other expenses:
    2104
    Books and supplies:
    900
    Food and housing total*
    14076
    Transportation:
    2224
    Other expenses:
    2212

    Per-Credit-Hour Charges

    PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS:
    1420.00
    In-district:
    1420.00
    In-state (out-of-district):
    1420.00
    Out-of-state:
    1420.00
    Financial Aid114

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    132
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    29,314
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    0
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    0
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    767
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    27,228
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    0
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    0
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    7
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    17,993
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    0
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    0

    Reporting Year

    2023-2024 Final
    X

    Methodology

    Both FM and IM
    4893571

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    5539290
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    41623735
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    843945
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    52900541
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    7554399
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    616780
    Federal Work-Study
    0
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    8171179
    Total Self-Help
    1198144
    Parent Loans
    467831
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    0
    Athletic Awards
    0

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    93807
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    24721055
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    742568
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    25557430
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    6505608
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    0
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    6505608
    Total Self-Help
    3368784
    Parent Loans
    959005
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    0

    Students Awarded Aid

    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    482
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    434
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    349
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    349
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    349
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    256
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    91
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    99
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    85%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    39015
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    33719
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    3009
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3221
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    2,386
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    2,008
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    1,620
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    1,620
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    1,620
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    1,205
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    369
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    439
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    84%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    38553
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    32506
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    4090
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    4390
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    25
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    19
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    16
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    16
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    16
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    13
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    2
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    2
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    55%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    15685
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    12267
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    3344
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3364

    Graduating Cohort

    Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
    284

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    195
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    183
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    57
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    40
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    69.00
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    64.00
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    20.00
    D. State loan programs.
    0.00
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    14.00
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    34390
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    22991
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    9366
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    42425

    Aid to Nonresidents

    Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    X
    If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:
    103
    Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    33,165
    Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    3,416,039

    Financial Aid Forms

    FAFSA
    X

    Financial Aid Deadlines

    Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:
    X
    Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:
    1
    No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)
    15

    Aid Available

    Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct PLUS Loans
    X
    College/university loans from institutional funds
    X
    Federal Pell Grants
    X
    Federal SEOG
    X
    State scholarships/grants
    X
    Private scholarships
    X
    College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
    X

    Institutional Aid

    Academics
    X
    Alumni affiliation
    X
    Art
    X
    Music/drama
    X
    State/district residency
    X
    If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:
    2025-26 created a tuition free program for qualifying students.
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred48

    Diploma/Certificates

    Architecture
    4
    Personal and culinary services
    12
    Engineering technologies
    15
    Family and consumer sciences
    19
    Law/legal studies
    22
    Library science
    25
    Theology and religious vocations
    39
    Science technologies
    41
    Public administration and social services
    44
    Construction trades
    46
    Mechanic and repair technologies
    47
    Precision production
    48
    Transportation and materials moving
    49
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Associate

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Bachelors

    Agriculture
    1
    Natural resources and conservation
    0.011
    Architecture
    0
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    0.009
    Communication technologies
    0.005
    Computer and information sciences
    0.028
    Personal and culinary services
    0
    Education
    0.089
    Engineering technologies
    0
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    0.013
    Family and consumer sciences
    0
    Law/legal studies
    0
    English
    0.021
    Library science
    0
    Biological/life sciences
    0
    Military science and military technologies
    0
    Philosophy and religious studies
    0.054
    Theology and religious vocations
    0
    Physical sciences
    0.011
    Science technologies
    0
    Psychology
    0.106
    Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
    0
    Public administration and social services
    0
    Social sciences
    0.079
    Construction trades
    0
    Mechanic and repair technologies
    0
    Precision production
    0
    Transportation and materials moving
    0
    Visual and performing arts
    0.094
    Health professions and related programs
    0.034
    Business/marketing
    0.246
    History
    0.016
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%
    Enrollment And Persistence120

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    239
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    924
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    1,163
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    243
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    986
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender
    1,229
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate students: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    2,454
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    549
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    3,003
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total Graduate Students: unknown
    0
    Total All Students: unknown
    0

    All

    Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    23
    Hispanic/Latino
    117
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    41
    White, non-Hispanic
    249
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    1
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    16
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    1
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    22
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    12
    TOTAL
    482
    Nonresidents
    102
    Hispanic/Latino
    466
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    158
    White, non-Hispanic
    1,440
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    2
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    93
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    2
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    100
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    65
    TOTAL
    2,428
    Nonresidents
    102
    Hispanic/Latino
    466
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    158
    White, non-Hispanic
    1,441
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    2
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    95
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    2
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    100
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    88
    TOTAL
    2,454

    Persistence

    Bachelor's degrees
    561
    Postbachelor's certificates
    17
    Master's degrees
    151

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    177
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    205
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    168
    Total
    550
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    177
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    205
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    168
    Total
    550
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    89
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    118
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    95
    Total
    302
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    13
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    16
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    16
    Total
    45
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    4
    Total
    104
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    103
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    134
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    115
    Total
    352
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0.582
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0.654
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0.685
    Total
    0.64
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    155
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    235
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    213
    Total
    603
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    155
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    235
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    213
    Total
    603
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    97
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    147
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    144
    Total
    388
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    51,612
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    33
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    12
    Total
    33
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    224
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    8
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    4
    Total
    8
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    104
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    165
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    160
    Total
    429
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0.671
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0.702
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0.751
    Total
    0.711
    2021 Cohort
    12
    2021 Cohort
    0
    2021 Cohort
    15
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size46

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    179
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    40
    C. Total number who are women
    108
    D. Total number who are men
    71
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    8
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    154
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    25
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    0
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    0
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    18
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    129
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    25
    C. Total number who are women
    72
    D. Total number who are men
    54
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    2
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    44%
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    68
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    6
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    11
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    16
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    308
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    65
    C. Total number who are women
    180
    D. Total number who are men
    125
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    10
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    198
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    93
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    6
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    11
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    34

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio
    12
    based on ____ students
    2,024
    and ____ faculty
    3

    Undergraduate Class Size

    2-9
    125
    10-19
    125
    20-29
    188
    30-39
    213
    40-49
    75
    50-99
    6
    100+
    3
    Total
    610
    2-9
    8
    10-19
    8
    20-29
    27
    30-39
    12
    Total
    47
    Source: North Central College's Common Data Set 2024-25

    About North Central College

    North Central College is a very small private university in Naperville, IL, in a city setting.

    What North Central College looks for

    North Central College admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

    Frequently asked

    • What SAT score do I need for North Central College?

      North Central College's middle 50% SAT range is 1055 to 1310. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

    • What ACT score do I need for North Central College?

      Middle 50% ACT range is 24 to 29. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

    • What is the acceptance rate at North Central College?

      North Central College admits roughly 77% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

    • What does North Central College actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $21,044 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is North Central College a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat North Central College as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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