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North Central College

North Central College

North Central College, also known as NCC, is located in Naperville, Illinois, United states. It was established in 1861. It was originally named Plainfield College and was located in Plainfield, Illinois. The college opened its doors on November 11, 1861. It moved to its present location in Naperville in 1870. The college was renamed North Central College in 1926. The college campus covers an area of more than 55 acres. North Central College has a student-run newspaper known as "The Chronicle." It also operates a radio station known as WONC-FM 89.1.

NCC participates in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin. The sports teams are called the Cardinals. They are members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. The sports teams include basketball, swimming, track and field, cross country, lacrosse, baseball, volleyball, tennis, football, wrestling, golf, softball, and soccer.

Overview of North Central College

North Central College is located in a medium-sized city, in Naperville, IL. The school is officially a United Methodist school. North Central College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

One of the good things about North Central College is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students at North Central College often study media, drama and performing arts, and business and management.

North Central College Selectivity

The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 520 to 640 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 630 or higher on the math SAT.

Faculty

The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.

Student Body

North Central College offers classes to 2,559 students (2,344 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

The school serves primarily full-time students. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin competitions.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting North Central College

North Central College
30 N Brainard St
Naperville, IL 60540
General Phone: (630) 637-5100
http://northcentralcollege.edu

North Central College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business and Management204business management, marketing, business administration, accounting, finance, international business, small business management, MIS, ...
Education and Teaching143elementary school teaching, educational administration, physical education teaching, curriculum and instruction, music teaching, art education
Liberal Arts119sociology, social services, liberal arts and sciences, history, political science, English, Spanish language, economics, ...
Therapy and Counseling48psychology
Media42organizational communications, radio and television, journalism, communication studies, animation and special effects
Science36biochemistry, biology, chemistry, physics, biological and physical sciences
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy29exercise science, sports and fitness management, athletic trainer
Mathematics10mathematics, applied mathematics
Drama and Performing Arts9drama, stagecraft
Art Studies8art studies
Computer Science and Engineering8computer science
Religion and Philosophy6philosophy, religion
Music5music
Design2design and applied arts
Medical Support and Technology0nuclear medical tech, radiation therapist

Number of programs and degrees for North Central College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree55059
Master's degree1067
Postbaccalaureate certificate131

Student Body

In 2007-2008, North Central College had a total enrollment of 2,559 students (2,344 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men47%
Women53%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate84%
Graduate16%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White76%
Black3%
Hispanic4%
Asian3%
American Indian0%
Unknown10%
(Foreign Students)3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1932%
20-2132%
22-2416%
25-299%
30-344%
35-392%
40-493%
50-641%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Illinois88%
Wisconsin2%
Michigan2%
Indiana1%
Missouri1%
Ohio1%
Colorado1%

North Central College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time80 %

North Central College Room and Board (2007)

North Central College offers campus housing for 1,221 of its 2,344 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Naperville, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.

North Central College Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total2,5751,76468%52930%
Men1,35386964%25029%
Women1,22289573%27931%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal520640
SAT Math510630
ACT Verbal2127
ACT Math2127
ACT Composite2227

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT8%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT96%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

North Central College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 25,938
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 25,938
Room and board$ 8,217
Room charge$ 5,601
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,616
Books and supplies$ 1,200
Other expenses$ 1,500

Financial Aid:
North Central College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 173400)

North Central College Faculty

North Central College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured3924
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1815
Non-tenured and not on tenure track716

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year23$85,19211$78,086
Associate professoracademic year22$68,62318$67,047
Assistant professoracademic year17$59,09318$54,082
Instructoracademic year2*8$42,017
All faculty totalacademic year64$71,30455$61,371

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

North Central College Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
FootballCollege Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
BasketballCollege Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
BaseballCollege Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
TrackCollege Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

North Central College Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science

DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Japanese Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Organizational Communication, General
Radio and Television

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist

MUSIC
Music, General

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies

SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

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North Central College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets North Central College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%North Central College Number of degree programs
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%North Central College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Student SAT scores
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%North Central College Student SAT scores
% of degrees in media
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%North Central College % of degrees in media
% of degrees in drama and performing arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%North Central College % of degrees in drama and performing arts
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%North Central College % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in liberal arts
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 20%North Central College % of degrees in liberal arts
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
United Methodist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
NCAA athletic conference member

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