North Central College
Naperville, IL · Private nonprofit · 2,428 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $12,507 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $13,486 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $16,362 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $20,590 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,961 |
| All incomes (average) | $21,044 |
Sticker tuition: $45,726 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Average SAT
- 1213
- Median ACT
- 25
- Students with Pell grants
- 24%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 64%
- Freshman retention
- 77%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $60,123
- Median debt at graduation
- $24,500
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business27%
Psychology10%
Kinesiology & Sports Science10%
Social Sciences8%
Visual & Performing Arts7%
Biology & Life Sciences6%
Health & Nursing5%
Computer Science5%
Engineering4%
Education4%
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