North Central College: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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North Central College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,695 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1861 and is one of the 2 schools located in Naperville, Illinois.

North Central College is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

At North Central College you can receive your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
91
North Central College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 91 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Education, Occupational Therapy, Business, and Accounting and Finance. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at North Central College is fair at 77% (above Illinois average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
77%
Good
The graduation rate at North Central College is average - 67%.

Student to faculty ratio at North Central College is pretty good -- 12:1. Find out more information about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high, around $42,900 per year. The additional fees at North Central College not covered by tuition are roughly $200, which makes it a total of $43,100 per year.

Read the details about North Central College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
61%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 5,099 applications were submitted and 3,104 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get accepted at this school.

This school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at North Central College in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,000
High
North Central College offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at North Central College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
North Central College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,400 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high - nearly $8,000 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at North Central College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, North Central College seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

North Central College Location and Address

Postal Address:
North Central College
30 N Brainard St
Naperville, Illinois
60540, USA
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