Thanks for your interest in North Central College! We're thrilled that you'd like to learn more about the opportunities available to our students. At North Central, innovative programs, attentive faculty and a supportive community await. We encourage you to explore our academic programs and schedule a campus visit as your next steps.

As a nationally recognized institution, we prepare our students to push past what they believe to be possible, in the classroom and beyond. If you have questions regarding a specific program or your next steps, please contact us at 630-637-5800 or admissions@noctrl.edu.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate

53%

SAT Range

1050-1230

ACT Range

21-28

Application Fee

$25

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$26,053 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$26,466 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

100%

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Academics

Professors

B minus

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

12:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

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Majors

Our Undergraduate Engineering Programs Prepare Students To Thrive As "21st Century Engineers"

North Central's engineering programs have received accreditation from ABET, which assures that programs meet global standards designed to prepare students for successful careers in their fields, particularly relating to innovative practices, emerging technologies, and public welfare and safety needs. This designation makes North Central the only ABET-accredited school in west suburban Chicago.

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

Online Bachelor's Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
78%
On Campus
17%
Online
4%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

2,414 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

23%

Varsity Athletes

26%

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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

72%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$47,800 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

66%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

93%

National

83%