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About North Central College

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North Central College is a private university in Naperville, IL, known for its private masters university, small class sizes, and naperville illinois. With an acceptance rate of 61%, North Central College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 483 students each year. North Central College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1040–1310, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. North Central College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $31,222 per year; the sticker price of $57,006 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

North Central College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

61%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1175
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1040 – 1310 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to North Central College

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Essay Strategy
North Central rates essays as moderately important, so write a focused, authentic essay that shows a clear sense of who you are and why their smaller campus community and liberal arts plus professional programs fit your specific goals.
Test Score Strategy
Since North Central is test optional, withhold a score that falls below their 75th percentile and let your GPA, coursework, and activities carry your application instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What North Central College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$57k/yr$12.5k
30k-48k~$57k/yr$13.5k
48k-75k~$57k/yr$16.4k
75k-110k~$57k/yr$20.6k
110k+~$57k/yr$27.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

71%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$52k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,412
Undergrad Enrollment
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