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North Central College
Naperville, IL · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 77%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $22,836
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 62%
- Median earnings
- $65,646
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
North Central College is a private nonprofit college in Naperville, IL with 2,428 undergraduates. It admits 77% of applicants, and admitted students average 1213 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $22,836 per year ($19,131 for families earning under $30,000). 62% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $65,646 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 77%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 5,241
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,056
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 17%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing530–650
200800
SAT Math525–660
200800
ACT Composite24–29
136
What North Central College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $59,508
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $47,340
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$19,131
- $30–48k$16,416
- $48–75k$17,572
- $75–110k$21,017
- $110k+$29,264
Get a personal estimate with North Central College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 62%
- Freshman retention
- 77%
- Median earnings
- $65,646
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $22,984
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,428
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 33%
- White59%
- Hispanic19%
- Black7%
- Asian4%
North Central College FAQ
What is North Central College's acceptance rate?+
North Central College admits 77% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for North Central College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 530–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 525–660 on SAT Math; the average total is 1213.
What ACT score do you need for North Central College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 24–29.
Is North Central College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to North Central College?+
In Fall 2023, 5,241 students applied to North Central College and 3,056 were admitted; 516 enrolled.
Does North Central College consider legacy status?+
Yes. North Central College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does North Central College require an essay?+
North Central College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does North Central College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $59,508 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,836.
What is North Central College's graduation rate?+
62% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 147660 · How we use this data
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