North Central College
Naperville, IL · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1055 and 1310 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 25
Popular programs at North Central College
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psychology, General. | 71 | |
| 2 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 47 | |
| 3 | Marketing. | 43 | |
| 4 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 42 | |
| 5 | Accounting and Related Services. | 37 | |
| 6 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 33 | |
| 7 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 31 | |
| 8 | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 23 | |
| 9 | Computer Science. | 19 | |
| 10 | Design and Applied Arts. | 18 | |
| 11 | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 17 | |
| 12 | Sociology. | 17 | |
| 13 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 16 | |
| 14 | Economics. | 15 | |
| 15 | Biology, General. | 14 | |
| 16 | Mechanical Engineering. | 13 | |
| 17 | Political Science and Government. | 13 | |
| 18 | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 12 | |
| 19 | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 12 | |
| 20 | Social Sciences, General. | 11 |
Showing top 20 of 51 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at North Central College?
North Central College has an acceptance rate of 77% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for North Central College?
Admitted students at North Central College typically score between 1055 and 1310 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does North Central College cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at North Central College is approximately $21,044 per year.
What is the graduation rate at North Central College?
4-year graduation rate data for North Central College is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
