North Central College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$45,446

3.02% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$23,276

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

77.3%

4,596 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

3,003

96.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

64%

352 Graduates

About

North Central College is a higher education institution located in DuPage County, IL. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at North Central College were General Psychology (71 degrees awarded), General Marketing & Marketing Management (39 degrees), and General Finance (38 degrees).

In 2024, 791 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North Central College. 60.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (524 degrees), 4.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (119 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at North Central College is $45,446, which is $21,446 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at North Central College is $45,446, which is $21,446 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,276.

In 2024, 97% of undergraduate students attending North Central College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$45,446

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at North Central College was $45,446. The cost of tuition at North Central College is $21,446 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of North Central College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,276

2024 Value

3.78%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 North Central College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,276. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of North Central College grew by 3.78%.

This chart compares the average net price of North Central College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,321

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at North Central College was of $11,321 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.71% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at North Central College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at North Central College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at North Central College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

North Central College received 4,596 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 12.3% annual growth. Out of those 4,596 applicants, 3,554 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.3% acceptance rate.

There were 3,003 students enrolled at North Central College in 2024. 21% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

North Central College has an overall enrollment yield of 13.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

3,554

Accepted Out of 4,596

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of North Central College was 77.3% (3,554 admissions from 4,596 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 58.3%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 12.3%, while admissions grew by 16.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of North Central College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

21%

Submission Percentage (2024)

103

Scores Submitted (2024)

21% of enrolled first-time students at North Central College in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

North Central College had a total enrollment of 3,003 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at North Central College is 2,892 students and the part-time enrollment is 111. This means that 96.3% of students enrolled at North Central College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at North Central College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.7% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, 7.03% Black or African American, 4.4% Asian, 3.96% Two or More Races, 0.133% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0666% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at North Central College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.6%), followed by White Male (29%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.7%), followed by White Male (12.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.69%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at North Central College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,003 students. The full-time enrollment at North Central College is 2,892 and the part-time enrollment is 111. This means that 96.3% of students enrolled at North Central College are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at North Central College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at North Central College was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), North Central College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at North Central College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,762 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
546 enrolled students
Black or African American
211 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at North Central College is 58.7% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, 7.03% Black or African American, 4.4% Asian, 3.96% Two or More Races, 0.133% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0666% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 124 students (4.13%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 169 more women than men received degrees from North Central College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at North Central College is white (524 degrees awarded). There were 4.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (119 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at North Central College is General Psychology (71 degrees awarded), followed by General Marketing & Marketing Management (39 degrees) and General Finance (38 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at North Central College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (50 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (8 degrees), and History (12 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Central College are Elementary & middle school teachers (283,115 people), Other managers (264,048 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (199,263 people), Postsecondary teachers (172,609 people), and Secondary school teachers (161,336 people).

The most specialized majors at North Central College in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (50 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (8 degrees), History (12 degrees), Psychology (71 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (51 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Central College are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at North Central College are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (50 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (8 degrees), History (12 degrees), Psychology (71 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (51 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Central College are Elementary & secondary schools (789,688 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (443,911 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (334,575 people), Outpatient care centers (244,100 people), and Computer Systems Design (219,578 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by North Central College.

Most Common (2024)

General Psychology
71 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
39 degrees awarded
General Finance
38 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at North Central College was General Psychology with 71 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at North Central College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

311

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

480

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 311 degrees were awarded to men at North Central College, which is 0.648 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (480).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at North Central College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 30 degrees were awarded to men at North Central College in General Finance, which is 3.75 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 55 degrees were awarded to men at North Central College in General Psychology, which is 3.44 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

58%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 58% of students graduating from North Central College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at North Central College is Female and Asian (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.3% of graduates (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
524 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
119 degrees awarded
Asian
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at North Central College is white (524 degrees awarded). There were 4.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (119 degrees).

3.29% of degree recipients (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
457 degrees awarded
White Female
447 degrees awarded
White Female
436 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North Central College is white female (457 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (447 degrees).

Operations

North Central College has an endowment valued at nearly $140M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 15.7M (11.2%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, North Central College had a total salary expenditure of 90.6M. North Central College employs 60 Professors, 59 Associate professors and 51 Assistant professors. Most academics at North Central College are Female Associate professor (41), Male Professor (38), and Female Assistant professor (37).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Central College are: Management, with 100 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 66 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees.

Endowment

$140M

2024 Endowment

9.43%

growth from 2023

North Central College has an endowment valued at about $140M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of North Central College grew 9.43% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $93.9M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at North Central College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$355k - Federal
$10.1M - State
$15.7k - Local

As of 2024, North Central College received $355k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $10.1M from state grants and contracts, and $15.7k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$41.1M

2024 Salaries

9.32%

growth from 2023

In 2024, North Central College paid a median of $41.1M in salaries, which represents 45.4% of their overall expenditure ($90.6M) and a 9.32% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.08% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.58% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$16.4M

Instructional Salaries

190

Number of Employees

In 2024, North Central College paid a total of $16.4M to 190 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Central College were Management with 100 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 66 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees.

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