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About North Central College

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North Central College is a private university in Naperville, IL, known for its private masters university, small class sizes, and naperville illinois. With an acceptance rate of 61%, North Central is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 483 students each year. North Central is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1040–1310, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. North Central offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $31,222 per year; the sticker price of $57,006 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

North Central College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

61%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1175
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1040 – 1310 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to North Central College

Essay Strategy
North Central rates essays as moderately important, so write a focused, authentic essay that shows a clear sense of who you are and why their smaller campus community and liberal arts plus professional programs fit your specific goals.
Application Strategy
North Central's location in Naperville gives you access to Chicago area internships and employers, so in your application highlight any career goals or interests that connect to the opportunities a suburban Chicago campus provides.

Financial Aid & Cost

What North Central College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$57k/yr$12.5k
30k-48k~$57k/yr$13.5k
48k-75k~$57k/yr$16.4k
75k-110k~$57k/yr$20.6k
110k+~$57k/yr$27.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

71%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$52k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,412
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

59%White
19%Hispanic
7%Black / African American
4%International
4%Two or More Races
4%Asian
3%Unknown / Unreported
0%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender49% Men · 51% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status96% Citizens and Immigrants · 4% International
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