About North Central College
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
2,928
Website
northcentralcollege.eduAccreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
United Methodist
On Campus Housing
Yes
A private, 4-year liberal arts college named, North Central College, is located in Naperville, IL. In 1861, North Central College was founded. North Central College believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is Lux Veritas and its official colors are cardinal red and white. In addition to over 2,615 undergraduate students, NCC also boasts of over 273 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 3,000. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 139 faculty. At North Central College, around 95% of the students are 24 and under. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 54% of the students are females and 46% are males. Finally, at NCC around 65% are white, 15% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, and 5% are Black or African American. The college has produced several notable alumni including Myron W. Wentz, Kevin Manno, P. J. Hyett, and Mildred Rebstock in its 159 years of existence. Sports is an intergral part of any campus, and in this case, the university’s teams are affiliated to NCAA Division III – CCIW. NCC offers a total of 144 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs), and HLC Higher Learning Commission. $118 million (2019) is the total value of endowment of the North Central College.
Rankings
The rankings provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere, as long as US universities are concerned. The ranking of universities by Forbes is done keeping in mind common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others. Moreover, Forbes has placed North Central College at the 448th position among other national universities.
Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
56%
SAT Range
853 - 1200
ACT Range
21 - 26
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is easy. North Central College has 4 admission thresholds. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $25, as part of the admission process at NCC. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 1030-1260 to improve her chances. A candidate, in order to take admission to North Central College, must score 24 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 21 are also given admission. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 30 N Brainard St, Naperville, Illinois 60540, or call (630) 637-5100.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$24,913
Average Annual Cost
$38,700
Books And Supplies
$1,200
Other Fees
$180
Room And Board
$11,019
Budget For Other Expenses
$1,629
Total One Year Cost
$52,728
Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to NCC. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $55,624 per year. This cost includes the average annual tuition cost ($40,040), books and supplies ($1,200), room and boarding ($11,456), and budget for other expenses ($3,946). If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Master's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
81%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Quarter
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
86 Graduates
Psychology, General
79 Graduates
Marketing
63 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
60 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
40 Graduates
Sociology
38 Graduates
Economics
37 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
33 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
33 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
28 Graduates
Public Relations, Advertising, and...
22 Graduates
Biology, General
21 Graduates
Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...
20 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
19 Graduates
International Business
18 Graduates
Music
17 Graduates
Human Resources Management and Serv...
16 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
16 Graduates
Entrepreneurial and Small Business...
15 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
14 Graduates
Chemistry
11 Graduates
History
11 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
10 Graduates
Computer Science
10 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
10 Graduates
Political Science and Government
10 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
10 Graduates
International/Global Studies
9 Graduates
Physics
9 Graduates
East Asian Languages, Literatures,...
8 Graduates
Management Sciences and Quantitativ...
8 Graduates
Mathematics
8 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
8 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
6 Graduates
Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...
6 Graduates
Applied Mathematics
5 Graduates
Journalism
5 Graduates
Anthropology
4 Graduates
Graphic Communications
4 Graduates
Philosophy
4 Graduates
Area Studies
3 Graduates
Social Sciences, General
3 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
2 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
1 Graduates
Management Information Systems and...
1 Graduates
Social Sciences, Other
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
2,681
Socio-Economic Diversity
25%
Part-time
3%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$86,907 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 72% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
72%
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$7,536/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $3,483/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$3,483/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Cardinals
School Colors
red
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
College Conference of Illinois and Wisc
Total Male Athletes
439
Total Female Athletes
190
Intramural Sports
1
Sports Club
N/A
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
Other
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The college additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $11,456 per year. The students at North Central College have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $3,483 per year. The college has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 46% male and 54% female students enrolled at the university.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,700/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$47,800/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$185 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$24,670
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,664
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$4,595
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$21,928
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$30,217
$30K - $48K
$32,182
$48K - $75K
$28,468
$75K - $110K
$25,064
> $110K
$21,787
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$14,101,767
The financial aid department of North Central College helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average federal grant that comes from the college is around $4,537, whereas the financial aid is $22,759. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $4,508 as well as institutional aid worth $22,759. The non-need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to North Central College amount to $14,101,767 per annum.
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