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North Central College

Naperville, ILPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 77% Acceptance
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77%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$21,044
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
2.4K
Students
Medium campus body
$51,762
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

North Central College is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Naperville, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 77%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.4K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
77% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading530 - 650
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math525 - 660
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite24 - 29
1typical 50% range36
77%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing25% of degrees
Social Sciences9% of degrees
Biological Sciences7% of degrees
Engineering5% of degrees
Health Sciences4% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,350
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,851
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,600
Earnings 5yr: $101,130
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,044
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,562
Earnings 5yr: $83,703
Debt: $27,000
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,494
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,801
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,877
Earnings 5yr: $108,019
Debt: $26,678
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,125
Earnings 5yr: $79,216
Debt: $26,667
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,555
Earnings 5yr: $71,402
Debt: $24,314
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,123
Earnings 5yr: $62,422
Debt: $22,312
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,750
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,992
Earnings 5yr: $65,055
Debt: $24,900
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,846
Earnings 5yr: $61,392
Debt: N/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,573
Earnings 5yr: $66,959
Debt: $26,899
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,018
Earnings 5yr: $50,987
Debt: $27,000
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,424
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,192
Earnings 5yr: $54,631
Debt: $22,000
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,281
Earnings 5yr: $50,634
Debt: $27,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,062
Earnings 5yr: $53,147
Debt: $26,655
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,247
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,018
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$21,044
In-State Tuition$45,726
Out-of-State Tuition$45,726
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

24%
Pell Grants
48%
Take Loans
75%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$51,762
+16% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$60,123

Completion Signals

64%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
77%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$203/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

49%
Men
51%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 49% men and 51% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
27%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$88,202
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