North Central College
Faith-based college · Naperville, IL · 2,428 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
77%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1055–1310
ACT (middle 50%)
24–29
Average net price
$22,836
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$59,508
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
62%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into North Central College?
North Central College accepts about 77 of every 100 applicants (77%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1055 and 1310 on the SAT. A score at or above 1310 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1055, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 24–29.
The latest federal data says North Central College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on North Central College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does North Central College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $59,508 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $22,836 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $47,340 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$47,340
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$47,340
- Room & board$15,316
- Total cost of attendance$59,508
- Average net price after grants$22,836
Popular majors
Business, Psychology, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Social Sciences, Visual & Performing Arts.
North Central College FAQ
- What is North Central College's acceptance rate?
- 77% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for North Central College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1055–1310. Aim for 1310 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for North Central College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 24–29.
- Is North Central College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says North Central College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on North Central College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does North Central College cost?
- About $59,508 a year before aid; $22,836 on average after grants.
- What is North Central College's FAFSA school code?
- 001734. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so North Central College receives your information.
- What is North Central College's graduation rate?
- 62% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to North Central College
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL | 77% | 1130–1350 | $9,540 | 61% |
| School of the Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, IL | 77% | — | $53,331 | 68% |
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