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Character
Founded in 1861, North Central College is an independent, coeducational, comprehensive college of the liberal arts and sciences affiliated with the United Methodist Church.

Location
Naperville, Illinois - a residential neighborhood of nearly 140,000 on the National Register of Historical Places - is located 29 miles west of Chicago.

Campus
59 acres in the historic district of Naperville.

Faculty
87% hold a Ph.D. or the highest degree in their fields. 100% serve as student advisors.

Enrollment
2,150 undergraduate students
2,500 total enrollment
Student-faculty ratio: 14:1

Average Class Size
19 students

Academic Calendar
Three 10 1/2-week terms and a month-long December Term.

Degrees and Majors
The bachelor's degree is awarded in over 50 majors as well as in a variety of interdisciplinary areas of the student's own design. The B.S. degree is awarded in biochemistry, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, psychology and all economics and business areas. The College also offers master's degrees in six areas.

Graduate Degrees & Certificates
North Central College offers six graduate degrees:

  • Master of Arts in Liberal Studies
  • Master of Arts in Education
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Leadership Studies
  • Master of Science in Computer Science
  • Master of Science in Management Information Systems
Application Process
The Office of Admission begins reviewing freshman applications the first week of October. To apply, complete the application for admission (available online at www.northcentralcollege.edu), submit your high school transcript, and provide your test scores (ACT or SAT). Our rolling admissions process means you'll hear back from us within three weeks of receiving your completed application.

Freshman Visit Days

  • Monday, October 8, 2007
  • Friday, November 16, 2007
  • Monday, January 21, 2008
  • Saturday, April 19, 2008

Presidential Scholarship Dates

  • Saturday, January 26, 2008
  • Friday, February 8, 2008

Transfer Visit Dates

  • Saturday, November 3, 2007
  • Saturday, March 8, 2008
  • Saturday, May 3, 2008

Recognition

  • U.S. News & World Report "America's Best Colleges"
  • One of Kaplan's 320 Most Interesting Colleges
  • North Central College is consistently one of the top five delegations competing in the Model United Nations Midwestern Conference.
  • WONC-FM, the campus radio station, has won more Marconi Awards, the highest honor in college radio broadcasting, than any other college radio station in the country.
  • The North Central College chapter of Students in Free Enterprise is consistently one of the top teams in the nation.

Other Academic Opportunities

  • College Scholars Honors Program
  • History of Ideas Program
  • Leadership, Ethics and Values Program
  • London, China/Japan and Costa Rica Terms
  • Rall Symposium for Undergraduate Research
  • Research Cooperatives
  • Richter Independent Study Fellowship
  • Study Abroad
  • Washington, D.C., and Chicago Terms
  • Wingspread Scholars Program

 

Financial Aid and Scholarships
Over 90% of freshman undergraduate receive financial assistance. Renewable merit-based scholarships are available for academics and talent in fine arts.


Performing Arts

  • Big Band
  • Brass Quintet
  • Chamber Winds
  • Concert Choir
  • Concert Winds
  • Voices of Praise Gospel Choir
  • Jazz Combos and Chamber Jazz
  • Musical Theatre
  • Naperville Chorus
  • NCC Express Show Choir
  • New Visions traveling music ministry
  • Opera Workshop
  • Red Noise Pep Band
  • Percussion Ensemble
  • Small Ensembles
  • Theatre Productions
  • Vocal Jazz Ensemble
  • Women's Chamber Ensemble
  • Women's Chorale
  • Woodwind Quintet

Athletics
North Central College is a member of the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin and NCAA Division III. North Central College ranks seventh among NCAA Division III institutions with 22 national championships.
Varsity Athletic Teams:
Baseball (M)
Basketball (M,W)
Cross Country (M,W)
Football (M)
Golf (M,W)
Soccer (M,W)
Softball (W)
Swimming (M,W)
Tennis (M,W)
Track & Field (M,W)
Volleyball (W)
Wrestling (M)

Contact Information
North Central College
Office of Admission
30 North Brainard Street
Naperville, IL 60540
630-637-5800
1-800-411-1681
www.northcentralcollege.edu