Overview

North Central College is a Comprehensive institution located in Naperville, IL, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 30 North Brainard Street, PO Box 3063
Naperville, IL  60540
United States

Contact Christine Bell
Interim VP for Enrollment Management and Marketing
Email: admissions@noctrl.edu
Phone: 630-637-5800

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
East Asian Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Small Business Administration/management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Organizational Communication, General
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Curriculum And Instruction
Educational Leadership And Administration, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
Higher Education/higher Education Administration
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Writing, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Chinese Language And Literature
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Japanese Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/technologist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Analytical Chemistry
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music, General
Musical Theatre
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,241

Applied

3,056

Accepted

2,397

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,565

Females Applied

1,572

Females Accepted

61%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,676

Males Applied

1,484

Males Accepted

55%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.6

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	April 15th	October 1st	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		500	620
SAT Math		482	620
ACT Composite		22	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

45,446

Private

Fees

280

Full-time student fees

13,796

Room & board

8,428

Room only

Financial Aid

35,795

Avg. Financial Aid Package

37,039

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

34,882

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,379

Avg. Loan Aid

26,267

Avg. Grant Aid

30,124

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

84%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

26%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,397

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

87%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	17.3%
Black or African American	5.73%
White or Caucasian	61.96%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.13%
Asian	4.24%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.04%
Two or more races	3.69%
Other	2.8%

Gender

Male (48.98%)

Female (51.02%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	51%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Jim Wand (Hypnotist Show), Taste of Asia and Springfest

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Most popular organizations:
College Union Activities Board, WONC (Student Radio Station), Cardinals in Action (service group), ENACTUS (Students in Free Enterprise) and Residence Hall Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Triathlon	No	No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Wrestling		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Triathlon		Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Wrestling		Division 3	No

Faculty

308

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 179

Part-time - 129

Male - 125

Female - 183