North Central College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,333
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	68%
Students retention rate	77%
On-time graduation rate	64%

Located in Naperville, Illinois, North Central is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

North Central College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, North Central emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

North Central boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

68.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$42,206

Cost of attendance at North Central College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$42,206

Cost of attendance at North Central College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at North Central College received on average $28,670 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$28,670

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	122	23%	$4,453	$543,275
Other Federal Grant	477	89%	$1,643	$783,765
State Grant/Scholarships	154	29%	$5,160	$794,662
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	532	100%	$25,703	$13,674,125
Total Grant & Scholarships	532	100%	$28,670	$15,252,552

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of North Central College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of North Central College students is 64.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 67.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 62.0%.

64.4%

asian 62.5% 10 students
African American 56.0% 14 students
white 66.5% 278 students
unknown 57.1% 12 students
hispanic 57.6% 49 students
International Students 50.0% 4 students
Mixed Race 66.7% 14 students

Sport Conferences

Football College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Baseball College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Basketball College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Track and Cross Country College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

North Central College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

North Central College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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