C+
Above Average
Score: 60/100
North Central College
4-Year
Private Non-Profit
📍 Naperville, Illinois 60540
Quick Stats
2,856
Total Enrollment
71%
Graduation Rate
82%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
58%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
For parents & investors
The North Central College Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $655,911
- Avg rent near campus: $2,375/mo — vs ~$1,062/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 60440 (6.1% cap, Bolingbrook)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,114 | $44,114 |
| Room | $9,554 | |
| Board | $4,890 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $59,962 | $59,962 |
Financial Aid
100%
Receive Any Aid
22%
Receive Pell Grants
58%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Psychology, General
71 grads/yr
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
42 grads/yr
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
39 grads/yr
Finance, General
38 grads/yr
Physician Assistant
31 grads/yr
Elementary Education and Teaching
29 grads/yr
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
26 grads/yr
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
25 grads/yr
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
25 grads/yr
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
25 grads/yr
Accounting
24 grads/yr
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
22 grads/yr
Computer Science
21 grads/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
21 grads/yr
Business Administration and Management, General
20 grads/yr
Mechanical Engineering
20 grads/yr
Social Sciences, General
18 grads/yr
Secondary Education and Teaching
17 grads/yr
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
15 grads/yr
Journalism
13 grads/yr
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from North Central College's top programs commonly pursue.
Managers, all other
$137k/yr
1,333,700 jobs
Psychologists, all other
$118k/yr
55,300 jobs
Industrial-organizational psychologists
$110k/yr
5,600 jobs
Clinical and counseling psychologists
$96k/yr
76,300 jobs
Psychology teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr
52,500 jobs
Social science research assistants
$58k/yr
40,600 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr
289,600 jobs
Occupational therapists
$98k/yr
160,000 jobs
Student Demographics
2,856
Total Students
55%
Women
94%
Traditional Age (18-24)
👥 Race & Ethnicity
White
62%
Hispanic
16%
Black
6%
Asian
5%
Two or More
4%
Non-Resident
4%
🏠 Living Arrangements
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person
79%
Hybrid (Some Online)
14%
Fully Online
7%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)
94%
25-64 (Adult)
4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at North Central College?
North Central College has an acceptance rate of 58%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend North Central College?
Tuition at North Central College is
$44,114 for in-state students
and $44,114 for out-of-state students
.
What is the graduation rate at North Central College?
The graduation rate at North Central College is 71%.
This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is North Central College a good school?
North Central College has a Repit College Score of 60/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
- Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend North Central College?
North Central College has a total enrollment of 2,856 students.
Most students (94%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
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