Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, NCC's acceptance rate is 60.87% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.56%. 2,544 men and 2,555 women applied to NCC and 1,495 men and 1,609 women students were accepted.
Among them, 253 men and 230 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at NCC.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 5,099 | 2,544 | 2,555 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 3,104 | 1,495 | 1,609 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 483 | 253 | 230 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 60.87% | 58.77% | 62.97% | - | - |
| Yield | 15.56% | 16.92% | 14.29% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 228 students (47% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 49 students (10%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at NCC.
The median SAT score is 1,120 with 560 SAT EBRW and 560 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 620 and the 25th percentile is 510. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 620 and 25th percentile is 510 .
The median ACT composite score is 25 with 75th percentile score of 28 and 25th percentile score of 22 at NCC. The median ACT math score is 25 and the ACT English score is 24.
The SAT and ACT scores at North Central College are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,083, ACT: 22 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with smaller programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1020 | 1120 | 1240 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 510 | 560 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 560 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 | 28 |
| ACT English | 20 | 24 | 28 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at NCC. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply North Central College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $25 for undergraduate schools of North Central College. The next table provides general admission information for applying to NCC.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $25 |
| Admission Information | northcentralcollege.edu/admission |
| Online Application | https://northcentralcollege.edu/apply |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Professional Practice) |