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North Central College

#694 in US ranking Naperville, IL
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$59,508
Tuition & fees
$45,726
Avg. aid
$30,870
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
77%
SAT range
1055–1310
ACT range
24–29

Outcomes

Graduation rate
64%
Median salary
$45,295
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at North Central College?

Homecoming is a recurring North Central College tradition, bringing students and alumni together around campus activities and Cardinals athletics. It offers a visible example of how the college's alumni community connects with current students.

Performances and concerts are another regular part of the calendar, supported by student arts groups and the college's performing arts spaces, including Wentz Concert Hall. The specific events, participating groups, and dates change each year; the current campus calendar is the best guide for students who want to attend or take part.

What are the student housing and dining options at North Central College?

North Central College offers college-operated housing for undergraduates, including coeducational options. Residence halls and other housing arrangements differ in layout and eligibility, so students should compare the current housing descriptions rather than assume every building offers the same room type or amenities.

Campus dining includes meal-plan options for residential students. Before selecting housing, students should check the applicable meal-plan requirement, application steps, deadlines, and whether placement in a preferred building is guaranteed. Commuters and students considering off-campus housing should compare transportation and food costs with the terms of an on-campus plan, not just the advertised room charge.

North Central College Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

No

North Central College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
13:1
Undergraduates living on campus
55%
Campus size
64 acres

North Central College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: Full - time undergraduates only

Group: Not available

Career Center services:

  • Resume preparation
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

Full - time undergraduates only

North Central College Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Oesterle Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

North Central College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

North Central College Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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