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North Central College is located in a medium-sized city, in Naperville, Illinois. 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.
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 mathematics, media, drama and performing arts, and business and management.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 510 to 630 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 650 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
North Central College offers classes to 2,472 students (2,164 full-time equivalent).
Many students live in housing on or near campus. North Central College does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"North Central College is a community of learners dedicated to preparing informed, involved, principled and productive citizens and leaders over a lifetime."
More complete details are provided below.
North Central College
30 N Brainard St
Naperville, IL 60540
General Phone: (630) 637-5100
Admissions Phone: (630) 637-5800
Financial Aid Phone: (630) 637-5600
http://northcentralcollege.edu
North Central College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 175 | business administration, business management, accounting, marketing, finance, international business, MIS, small business management, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 145 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, curriculum and instruction, music teaching, physical education teaching, art education |
| Liberal Arts | 100 | history, English, sociology, political science, liberal arts and sciences, social services, Spanish language, economics, ... |
| Media | 55 | organizational communications, radio and television, journalism, communication studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 43 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 37 | computer science |
| Science | 22 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, biological and physical sciences, physics |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 12 | athletic trainer, exercise science, sports and fitness management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 11 | stagecraft, drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 7 | philosophy, religion |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Music | 4 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for North Central College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 503 | 54 |
| Master's degree | 111 | 7 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 15 | 1 |
In 2005, North Central College had a total enrollment of 2,472 students (2,164 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 89% |
| Wisconsin | 3% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
North Central College offers campus housing for 1,009 of its 2,164 (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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,936 | 1,348 | 70% | 425 | 32% |
| Men | 950 | 629 | 66% | 195 | 31% |
| Women | 986 | 719 | 73% | 230 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 13% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (630) 637-5800
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,993 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,993 |
| Room and board | $ 6,993 |
| Room charge | $ 4,719 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,274 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
North Central College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 173400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (630) 637-5600
North Central College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 36 | 30 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 10 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $69,993 | 9 | $68,518 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $58,107 | 23 | $54,628 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $46,248 | 18 | $45,721 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $41,402 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 58 | $59,094 | 52 | $53,252 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin |
| Basketball | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin |
| Baseball | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin |
| Track | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin |
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
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
Japanese Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Organizational Communication, General
Radio and Television
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets North Central College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Student SAT scores (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
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 placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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