North Central College

30 North Brainard Street, PO Box 3063
Naperville, IL 60540

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https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/
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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 Email
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 Email
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%
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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
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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
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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
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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 Email
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.)
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