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North Central College
Naperville,
IL
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate68%
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About Cardinals
North Central College is a private, religious college in the suburb of Naperville, Illinois. Cardinals was founded in 1861. The college currently enrolls around 2,728 students a year, including 2,404 undergraduate students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for North Central College
In 2022, Cardinals accepted 68% of applicants. In 2022, 4,551 students applied to Cardinals and 3,113 were admitted.
| North Central College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 68% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 43% |
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North Central College is located in the town of Naperville, Illinois, in the suburbs of Chicago.
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College Info
Cardinals Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Apr 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Not available
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Cardinals is Apr 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
North Central College is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
Cardinals SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1035 - 1230
Math SAT Range
510 - 610
Reading SAT Range
520 - 620
Cardinals Tuition & Fees
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Student Life
Wondering what life at Cardinals is like? There are approximately 2,728 students enrolled at Cardinals, including 2,404 undergraduate students and 324 graduate students. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 88% percent are from IL and 12% percent of students are from other states.
98%
Full Time2%
Part Time88%
In State12%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,728
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
68%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Apr 15
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