North Central College
30 N Brainard St
Naperville IL 60540
(630) 637-5100
General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Midsize
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
2,726 (2,388 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
- Calendar
Quarter
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
84% / 16%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
40% / 60%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
90% / 10%
- In-State / Out-of-State
89% / 11%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$26,916
- Room & Board$8,379
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
82%
- Average Financial Aid Package$21,663
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$27,285
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Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants2,575
- Students Admitted
1,764
(69%)
- Students Enrolled529
(21%)
- Average High School GPA3.5
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
520-640
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
510-630
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
22-27
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
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East Asian Studies
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biochemistry
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Actuarial Science
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Finance, General
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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Management Information Systems, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Small Business Administration/Management
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Journalism
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Organizational Communication, General
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Radio and Television
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Communications technologies/technicians and support services
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Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer Science
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Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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English language and literature/letters
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Creative Writing
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English Language and Literature, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Japanese Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
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Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
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History
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History, General
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Mathematics and statistics
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Applied Mathematics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Biological and Physical Sciences
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International/Global Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Physical sciences
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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International Relations and Affairs
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Social Sciences, General
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Social Sciences, Other
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants2,575
- Students Admitted
1,764
(69%)
- Students Enrolled529
(21%)
- Average High School GPA3.5
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 25% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 50% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
520-640
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
510-630
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
22-27
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$25
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankNeither required nor recommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$26,916
- Room & Board$8,379
- Books & Supplies$1,200
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid82%
- Average Financial Aid Package$21,663
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$27,285
- Federal Grants18%$3,944
- Pell Grants18%$2,480
- Other Federal Grants16%$1,708
- State & Local Grants29%$4,712
- Institutional Grants95%$11,613
- Federal Loans71%$3,770
- Non-Federal Loans20%$4,559
Questions, Answers and Advice
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