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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.
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.
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.
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.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
North Central College offers classes to 2,559 students (2,344 full-time equivalent).
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.
North Central College
30 N Brainard St
Naperville, IL 60540
General Phone: (630) 637-5100
http://northcentralcollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 204 | business management, marketing, business administration, accounting, finance, international business, small business management, MIS, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 143 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, physical education teaching, curriculum and instruction, music teaching, art education |
| Liberal Arts | 119 | sociology, social services, liberal arts and sciences, history, political science, English, Spanish language, economics, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 48 | psychology |
| Media | 42 | organizational communications, radio and television, journalism, communication studies, animation and special effects |
| Science | 36 | biochemistry, biology, chemistry, physics, biological and physical sciences |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 29 | exercise science, sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 9 | drama, stagecraft |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | computer science |
| Religion and Philosophy | 6 | philosophy, religion |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Design | 2 | design and applied arts |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | nuclear medical tech, radiation therapist |
Number of programs and degrees for North Central College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 550 | 59 |
| Master's degree | 106 | 7 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 13 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, North Central College had a total enrollment of 2,559 students (2,344 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 88% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,575 | 1,764 | 68% | 529 | 30% |
| Men | 1,353 | 869 | 64% | 250 | 29% |
| Women | 1,222 | 895 | 73% | 279 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| 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 | 8% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 39 | 24 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 16 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 23 | $85,192 | 11 | $78,086 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $68,623 | 18 | $67,047 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $59,093 | 18 | $54,082 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 8 | $42,017 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 64 | $71,304 | 55 | $61,371 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
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
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% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (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 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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