North Central College
PrivateNaperville, IL
North Central College is a private small school in Naperville, IL, enrolling about 2,428 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 77% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $105,350/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is North Central College's acceptance rate?
North Central College in Naperville, IL admits approximately 77% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for North Central College?
Admitted students at North Central College typically score between 1055–1310 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for North Central College?
Admitted students at North Central College typically score between 24–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does North Central College cost?
North Central College's total cost of attendance is reported at $57,219 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does North Central College require students to live on campus?
No -- North Central College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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