Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$60.1k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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North Central College
Naperville, IL
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$45,726
Out-of-State Tuition
$45,726
Avg On-Campus Living
$14,688
Avg Off-Campus Living
$14,076
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$60,414
Net price (after aid)$21,044
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$12,507
$30k – $48k$13,486
$48k – $75k$16,362
$75k – $110k$20,590
$110k+$26,961
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$60,123
Median debt at graduation$24,500
Est. monthly loan payment$260
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.5×Graduates earn about 2.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants24%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans80%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
64%
Freshman Retention
77%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$45.7k
Net price
$21k
Pell
24%
Median debt
$24.5k
Earnings (10y)
$60.1k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
77%
SAT range
1065 - 1280
ACT range
23 - 27
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Naperville, IL 60540
Academics
Studying online: a substantial share study entirely online
In Fall 2023, 207 of North Central College's 2,856 students (7%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 404 (14%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.
Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023
Fields of study
North Central College reported conferring credentials in 55 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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About North Central College
Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.
- Where is North Central College located?
- North Central College is located in Naperville, IL, in the United States.
- What type of institution is North Central College?
- North Central College is a private university based in IL. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at North Central College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at North Central College is approximately 77%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at North Central College?
- North Central College's published in-state tuition is approximately $45,726 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend North Central College?
- North Central College reports total enrollment of approximately 2,819 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does North Central College actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at North Central College is approximately $21,044 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $12,507 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $26,961. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
- What is the graduation rate at North Central College?
- North Central College reports a graduation rate of approximately 64%. This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How much student debt do graduates of North Central College have?
- Students who borrowed at North Central College left with a median of approximately $24,500 in federal loans, and about 80% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of North Central College earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $60,123 for students who received federal financial aid at North Central College. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about North Central College?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with North Central College.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 55 fields North Central College reported, by credentials conferred in 2023-24, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 71 | Bachelor's |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 50 | Graduate11 graduate · 39 bachelor's |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 47 | Graduate26 graduate · 21 bachelor's |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 46 | Bachelor's |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 42 | Graduate |
| Marketing | 39 | Bachelor's |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 38 | Graduate37 graduate · 1 bachelor's |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 38 | Bachelor's |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 28 | Graduate |
| Biology, General | 26 | Bachelor's |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 26 | Bachelor's |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 25 | Bachelor's |
| Accounting and Related Services | 24 | Bachelor's |
| Computer Science | 21 | Bachelor's |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: June 10, 2026
Facts on this profile of North Central College are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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