North Central College
30 North Brainard Street, PO Box 3063
Naperville, IL 60540
Naperville, IL 60540
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https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 630-637-5800 |
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| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | University |
| Denomination | Methodist |
| Date founded | 1861 |
| Degrees offered | Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, 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 |
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| Number of full time, freshmen men | 284 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 232 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 516 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 1,130 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 1,196 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 2,326 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 44 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 27 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 71 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 1,174 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 1,223 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 2,397 |
| 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 | 1,270 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 1,484 |
| Total enrollment | 2,754 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| White | 61% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 2% |
| 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 | 87% |
| 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 | 4% |
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| Tuition year | 2024-2025 |
| In-state tuition | $45,446 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $45,446 |
| Fees | $280 |
| Books and supplies | $900 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $13,796 |
| Board and transportation (live with parents) | $7,406 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic year.) |
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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) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | December 1 |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2023-2024 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $37,039 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 86% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,432 |
| Scholarship or grant | $31,813 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $35,795 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 84% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $4,379 |
| Scholarship or grant | $30,124 |
| 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 | 486 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 401 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 1,938 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 1,668 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 69% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $26,294 |
| 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 2023-2024 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) | 800-411-1861 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| Number of male applicants | 2,676 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 1,484 |
| Number of female applicants | 2,565 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 1,572 |
| Total number of applicants | 5,241 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 3,056 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | April 15 |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Fall transfer application deadline | 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 |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| 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 |
| 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 | 20% |
| 500 - 599 | 43% |
| 600 - 699 | 26% |
| 700 - 800 | 8% |
| SAT math | |
| 400 - 499 | 21% |
| 500 - 599 | 40% |
| 600 - 699 | 25% |
| 700 - 800 | 8% |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 2% |
| 18 - 23 | 33% |
| 24 - 29 | 52% |
| 30 - 36 | 12% |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.6 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 79% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 43% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 15% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 81% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 64% |
| Between four and five years | 5% |
| Between five and six years | 1% |
| Feature | Note |
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| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| First professional | Yes |
| Other advanced degrees | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 308 |
| Student faculty ratio | 12:1 |
| 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 |
| External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | 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 | 51% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Sophomore |
| 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 | 1,174 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 1,223 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 2,397 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 1,270 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 1,484 |
| Total enrollment | 2,754 |
| 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.) |