North Central College
30 North Brainard Street, PO Box 3063
Naperville, IL 60566
Naperville, IL 60566
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https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 630-637-5100 |
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| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | University |
| Denomination | Methodist |
| Date founded | 1861 |
| Degrees offered | Bachelor's, Master's, Other advanced degrees |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Campus size | 68 acres |
| County | Du Page |
| Feature | Note |
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| Number of full time, freshmen men | 253 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 230 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 483 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 1,112 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 1,148 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 2,260 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 53 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 55 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 108 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 1,165 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 1,203 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 2,368 |
| Number of male graduate students | 96 |
| Number of female graduate students | 261 |
| Total number of graduate students | 357 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 1,261 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 1,464 |
| Total enrollment | 2,725 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| White | 62% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 3% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 89% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 30 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 4% |
| Number of countries represented | 46 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 3% |
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| Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 24 credits |
| In-state tuition | $42,866 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $42,866 |
| Fees | $180 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $17,688 |
| Board and transportation (live with parents) | $6,910 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 24 credits per year.) |
| Feature | Note |
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| Financial aid contact person | Kevin Towns |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of Financial Aid |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 630-637-5600 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2022-2023 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $34,468 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 87% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,311 |
| Scholarship or grant | $28,840 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $33,781 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 84% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $4,376 |
| Scholarship or grant | $27,856 |
| Work study | $381 |
| * "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
| Number of freshmen who applied for aid | 434 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 360 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 1,863 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 1,625 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 99% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $37,305 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Institution loans (from the school) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| United Negro College Fund | Yes |
| Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships in art | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2022-2023 academic year.) |
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| Admissions contact person | Christine Bell |
| Admissions contact title | Interim VP for Enrollment Management and Marketing |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 630-411-1861 |
| Admissions phone (toll free) | 800-411-1861 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| Number of male applicants | 2,544 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 1,495 |
| Number of female applicants | 2,555 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 1,609 |
| Total number of applicants | 5,099 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 3,104 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | April 15 |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Application fee | $25 |
| High school GPA | Very important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Very important |
| Standardized test scores | Not considered |
| High school class rank | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Very important |
| Interview | Considered |
| Talent or ability | Important |
| Extracurricular activities | Important |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Considered |
| First generation college student | Considered |
| Racial/ethnic group | Not considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
| 400 - 499 | 16% |
| 500 - 599 | 50% |
| 600 - 699 | 28% |
| 700 - 800 | 5% |
| SAT math | |
| 400 - 499 | 21% |
| 500 - 599 | 43% |
| 600 - 699 | 31% |
| 700 - 800 | 4% |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 4% |
| 18 - 23 | 39% |
| 24 - 29 | 43% |
| 30 - 36 | 14% |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.74 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 82% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 55% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 20% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 77% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 57% |
| Between four and five years | 5% |
| Feature | Note |
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| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| Other advanced degrees | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 305 |
| Student faculty ratio | 12.04:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 128 |
| All students must meet: | |
| Foreign language requirement | Yes |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Evenings | Yes |
| Accelerated degree | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Student-designed major | Yes |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Army ROTC | Yes |
| Air Force ROTC | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (450) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Oesterle Library |
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| National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | Yes |
| National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) | Yes |
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| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Marching band | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Radio station | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 69 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | College Union Activities Board, WONC (Student Radio Station), Cardinals in Action (service group), ENACTUS (Students in Free Enterprise), Residence Hall Association |
| Feature | Note |
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| Percentage of students who live on campus | 52% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
| Housing availability for first year students | Priority for housing |
| Housing options | Co-ed, women only |
| Housing is available for students with disabilities | Yes |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| School owns or operates housing for | Single graduate students |
| Housing availability for single graduate students | First come, first served |
| Housing application deadline | April 15 |
| Feature | Note |
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| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Housing | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
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| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
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| Grad admissions contact person | Wendy Pochocki |
| Grad admissions contact title | Associate Dean for Graduate Enrollment Management and Services |
| Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 630-411-1861 |
| Grad admissions contact phone (toll free) | 800-411-1861 |
| Number of full time, male graduate students | 82 |
| Number of full time, female graduate students | 213 |
| Total number of full time graduate students | 295 |
| Number of part time, male graduate students | 14 |
| Number of part time, female graduate students | 48 |
| Total number of part time graduate students | 62 |
| Total number of male graduate students | 96 |
| Total number of female graduate students | 261 |
| Total number of graduate students | 357 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 1,165 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 1,203 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 2,368 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 1,261 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 1,464 |
| Total enrollment | 2,725 |
| Tuition year | 2022-2023 |
| In-state tuition* | $15,822 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $15,822 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2022-2023 academic year.) |