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North Central College

Naperville, Illinois · Private · 2,428 undergrads

North Central College admits 77% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into North Central College?

77% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1055–1310 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

4,596 applied, 3,554 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does North Central College cost?

$22,836 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $59,508.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$19,131
$30,000–$48,000$16,416
$48,000–$75,000$17,572
$75,000–$110,000$21,017
over $110,000$29,264

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does North Central College need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked North Central College's fall 2027 rule yet. North Central College didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. North Central College's site

What it's like

2,428
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
City
Campus setting in Naperville, IL.
77%
of first-years come back for year two.
64%
finish in four years. 71% within six.
$65.6k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$23k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists North Central College is on

Easiest to get into in IllinoisColleges for a 1200 SATColleges for a 26 ACTColleges for a 27 ACT

Questions people ask

What is North Central College's acceptance rate?
77% for fall 2024: 3,554 of 4,596 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for North Central College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1055 to 1310 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does North Central College cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $17,572 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $59,508.
What is North Central College's graduation rate?
71% of students finish within six years and 64% within four (IPEDS).