North Central College
NCC
Naperville, Illinois 60540
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for business
North Central College is a private institution in Naperville with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1165, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.4K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $60,123 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,033.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1165
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
20.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,750
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
20
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (71)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
82%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History North Central College was founded in 1861 as "Plainfield College" in Plainfield, Illinois.
- •Classes were first held on November 11 of that year.
- •On February 15, 1864, the Board of Trustees changed the name of the school to "North-Western College".
- •The college moved to Naperville in 1870 and the name was again changed in 1926 to North Central College.
- •In June 2017, North Central College acquired Shimer College and instituted the Shimer Great Books School of North Central College.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IL state average + city premium