North Central College

What is the cost of studying for a year at North Central College?

For the 2024-25 reporting year, North Central College's full-time undergraduate tuition was $45,446, with $280 in required fees. The reported in-state and out-of-state charges were the same. Tuition and mandatory fees are the published starting point, not a student's final bill after aid.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $45,726.
• Typical annual room and board charge: $14,688.
• Reported books and supplies estimate: $920.

Those three reported amounts total $61,334 for an illustrative academic year. They do not include transportation, personal spending, or every possible program-specific expense, so the college's complete cost-of-attendance budget may be higher. Students living at home should use their own commuting and living costs rather than assume they will pay the campus room-and-board charge.

Aid can change the picture substantially. Reported average net prices ranged from $13,486 for students in families earning up to $48,000 to $26,961 for those above $110,000. These are averages after grant aid for students in the relevant income groups, not quotes for a new applicant. North Central reports substantial grant assistance, and eligible students may also seek federal grants and loans, Illinois aid, institutional scholarships, and applicable military education benefits. Completing the required financial aid applications and reviewing an individual award letter is necessary to compare an actual offer with the published price.

What are the work-study opportunities at North Central College?

North Central College students can seek part-time work while enrolled, including campus jobs. Federal Work-Study is a need-based financial aid program for eligible students; it differs from an ordinary part-time job because eligibility and available funding are determined through the aid process.

A work-study award is generally an opportunity to earn wages through an approved position, not money automatically deducted from tuition or paid in full at the start of a term. Students can ask financial aid how eligibility is determined and where openings are posted. They should also check whether a job's hours fit their class schedule and whether a position offers experience related to their intended career.

Separately, the college's career support includes résumé assistance, career planning, job fairs, and alumni networking opportunities. Those services can help with internships and post-college searches, but participation in a service is not an employment outcome.