North Central College

Naperville, IL

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Acceptance Rate

58%

Enrollment

2,360

Graduation Rate

71%

Student-Faculty Ratio

13:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$60,123

Retention Rate

82%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)1065–1280

8001600

ACT Range (25th–75th)23–27

136

Test Policy: Test Optional

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Scale

SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$44,394

Out-of-State Tuition

$44,394

Avg Net Price

$23,033

Room & Board

$12,434

Total COA

$54,803

Median Debt

$24,500

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$13,752

$30,001–48,000

$16,536

$48,001–75,000

$18,725

$75,001–110,000

$23,967

$110,001+

$27,279

Pell Grant Rate: 25%

Federal Loan Rate: 80%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$56,828

Estimated Net Price$23,033 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

71%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$60,123

Retention Rate

82%

Median Debt

$24,500

Top Programs

Business & Marketing

26.0%

Psychology

11.5%

Social Sciences

8.8%

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

8.4%

Visual & Performing Arts

6.7%

Biology

5.5%

Communication

5.2%

Engineering

4.8%

Education

4.6%

Computer Science

4.1%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Psychology, General	95	$46,972
Health and Physical Education/Fitness	55	$49,126
Marketing	54	$50,335
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	45	$48,368
Finance and Financial Management Services	39	$71,590
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	31	—
Economics	31	—
Business Administration, Management and Operations	31	$55,634
Sociology	28	$46,021
Computer Science	26	$89,255
Accounting and Related Services	25	$69,387
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication	23	$49,783
Neurobiology and Neurosciences	23	—
Design and Applied Arts	23	$47,107
Human Resources Management and Services	18	$54,317