School Information

64.8
Total Enrollment 2,798
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 15 : 1

North Central College

http://northcentralcollege.edu
30 N Brainard St, Naperville, Illinois 60540
(630) 637-5100

North Central College is a community of learners dedicated to preparing students to be informed, involved, principled and productive citizens and leaders over a lifetime. A comprehensive liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church, North Central fulfills its mission by recognizing the individual needs of students at different stages of life and from different ethnic, economic and religious backgrounds -- students who bring diverse expectations to the educational process -- with programs responsive to those needs (residential, outreach, full-time, part-time, undergraduate and master's level) while ensuring that all students experience in common: * One faculty committed to teaching ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation United Methodist
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At North Central College, 97.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 86.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $12,995), and 66% receive loans ($6,630 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,379. Off campus it is around $8,565.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending North Central College is $20,638 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,762 people applied to North Central College. Of the applicants, 67.0% were admitted (63.0% male & 71.0% female ) and 29.0% accepted (29.0% male and 30.0% female)

Of the 2,522 undergraduate students at North Central College, 7.0% are part-time. A majority (91.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 70.0% of the 276 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     89.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     77.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     100.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     54.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     66.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     65.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline first week of October, rolling admissions
Admissions Office Phone (630) 637-5800
Admissions Office Email admissions@noctrl.edu
Admissions Office Address North Central College, 30 N. Brainard Street ,Naperville, IL 60540
Admissions Transfer URL http://northcentralcollege.edu/admission/transfer
Admissions Website http://northcentralcollege.edu/admission (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www2.noctrl.edu/cgi-bin/applogin.pl
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to North Central College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
North Central College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 630
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 490
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 633
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 583
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 22
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 27
ACT English (25th Percentile) 21
ACT English (75th Percentile) 27
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 27
 
North Central College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 1
East Asian Studies 1
Biological and biomedical sciences 18
Biochemistry 5
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 13
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 138 63
Accounting 18
Actuarial Science 5
Business Administration and Management, General 63
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 34
Finance, General 24
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 7
International Business/Trade/Commerce 9
Management Information Systems, General 0 0
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 32
Small Business Administration/Management 9
Communication, journalism, and related programs 41
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2
Journalism 9
Organizational Communication, General 19
Radio and Television 11
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 0
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects 0
Computer and information sciences and support services 10 1
Computer Science 10 1
Education 12 78 37
Art Teacher Education 4
Curriculum and Instruction 24
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 12 13
Elementary Education and Teaching 47
Music Teacher Education 8
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 19
English language and literature/letters 20
Creative Writing 9
English Language and Literature, General 11
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 13
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 0
French Language and Literature 1
German Language and Literature 2
Japanese Language and Literature 6
Spanish Language and Literature 4
Health professions and related clinical sciences 9
Athletic Training/Trainer 9
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 0
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 0
History 10
History, General 10
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 2 16
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 1
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 6
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1 10
Mathematics and statistics 8
Applied Mathematics 0
Mathematics, General 8
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 7
Biological and Physical Sciences 0
International/Global Studies 4
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 3
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 27
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 17
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 10
Philosophy and religious studies 7
Philosophy 2
Religion/Religious Studies 5
Physical sciences 10
Chemistry, General 8
Physics, General 2
Psychology 29
Psychology, General 29
Social sciences 63
Anthropology 2
Economics, General 12
International Relations and Affairs 1
Political Science and Government, General 14
Social Sciences, General 7
Social Sciences, Other 0
Sociology 27
Visual and performing arts 14
Art/Art Studies, General 5
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 1
Graphic Design 0
Music, General 4
 
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