Naperville, IL

North Central College

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
North Central College is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Naperville, IL.
It is classified as Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie Classification.
North Central College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

77% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 4,596 applied, 3,554 accepted, and 482 enrolled in NCC.
239 men and 243 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,190 SAT, 27 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,190 and ACT score is 27. The SAT score of 1190 is good, 67 to 74 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total105511901310
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing530600650
Math525590660
ACT Score
Composite242729
Math242529
English222529
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $45,726 for undergraduate programs and $15,922 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 3.00% compared to last year at North Central College.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

2,289 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $29,162.
For freshmen, 481 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $30,619.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 3,003 students enrolled NCC in 2025.
By gender, 1,341 men and 1,662 women students are enrolled.
There are 2,454 undergraduate and 549 graduate students.
More Demographics Stats

123 Major Programs

  • 34 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of NCC is 64% and the transfer-out rate is 35%.
The retention rate is 77% for full-time and 77% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
64%
Transfer-out Rate
35%
Retention Rate
77%
Students to Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 318 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for NCC and the average faculty salary is $82,061. The studetns to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
There are 676 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $69,112.
Number of Faculties
318
Average Faculty Salary
$82,061
Number of Staffs
676
Average Staff Salary
$69,112

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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