North Central College
Naperville, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About North Central College
North Central College is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Naperville, IL, in a city setting. It enrolls about 2,428 students. The acceptance rate is 77%. 64% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $60,123. It has a United Church of Christ affiliation.
77%
Acceptance
$21,044
Net price
2,428
Enrollment
64%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
77%
Acceptance rate
1,213
SAT average
25
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$21,044
Average net price
$45,726
In-state tuition
$45,726
Out-of-state tuition
$14,688
Room & board
$900
Books & supplies
$57,219
Total cost of attendance
24%
Students receiving Pell grants
48%
Students with federal loans
$24,500
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$60,123
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$51,762
Median earnings (6 yrs)
64%
Graduation rate
77%
Retention rate
85%
Earn more than a HS grad
$11,500
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,428
Total enrollment
1%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
27%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Campus
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