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.
Established
1861
Motto
Lux Veritas
Mascot
Chippy the Cardinal
Type
Private college
Conference
NCAA Division III and the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW)
Division
Division III
58%Acceptance
1165SAT Avg
2,360Students
12:1Student:Faculty
71%Grad Rate
$60,123Earnings 10yr
$23,033Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate58.3%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1165
Reading & WritingMid: 570
535650
MathMid: 560
530630
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 25
2327
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$44,394
Room & Board$12,434
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$54,803
Average Net Price$23,033
Median Debt at Graduation$24,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$260
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$13,752
$30–48K$16,536
$48–75K$18,725
$75–110K$23,967
$110K+$27,279
Programs (71)
Student Body
Undergrads
2,360
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
25%
Race & Ethnicity
White 62%
Black 6%
Hispanic 17%
Asian 4%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 4%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate71.1%
Freshman Retention81.7%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$51,762
8 Years$55,116
10 Years$60,123
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$45,000
Men
$61,300
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Source: Wikipedia