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North Central College Admission Requirements

Naperville, Illinois

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Chances of getting into North Central College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
68%
Admission Difficulty for North Central College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into North Central College and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at North Central College is 68%.  It ranks #17 in Illinois for lowest rate of acceptance. North Central College is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 3,113 out of 4,551 applicants were admitted.

The school has average admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 46 percent on standardized admission tests. North Central College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.6. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The North Central College application fee is $25 and applications are due by Apr 15.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to North Central College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 43% of students submitted SAT scores and 17% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

North Central College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1030-1230
Applicants Submitting SAT 
43%
SAT Scores for North Central College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 520
SAT Math 25th 510
SAT Composite 25th 1030
SAT Scores for North Central College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 620
SAT Math 75th 610
SAT Composite 75th 1230
Average SAT Score 1130

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to North Central College?

North Central College is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into North Central College score in the top 55 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1030-1230.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

North Central College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1230 and Above Good >80%
1130 to 1230 Avg + 68%-80%
1030 to 1130 Avg - 53%-68%
930 to 1030 Reach 37%-53%
Less than 930 Low <37%
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North Central College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
22-28 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
17%
ACT Scores for North Central College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 20
ACT Math 25th 21
ACT Composite 25th 22
ACT Scores for North Central College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 28
ACT Math 75th 27
ACT Composite 75th 28
Average ACT Score 25

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into North Central College?

North Central College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

North Central College regularly accepts students who score 22 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 37 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 22-28.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

North Central College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
28 and Above Good >80%
25 to 28 Avg + 68%-80%
22 to 25 Avg - 53%-68%
19 to 22 Reach 37%-53%
Less than 19 Low <37%
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North Central College GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.6
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into North Central College?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into North Central College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at North Central College was 3.6 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #14 in Illinois for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as North Central College accepts 68% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted North Central College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 28.72% Good
3.75 to 3.99 18.7% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 16.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 17.5% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 12.3% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 5.75% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.03% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

90% of North Central College freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted North Central College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 20%
Top 25% of class 44%
Top 50% of class 90%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

North Central College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,426 2,125 4,551
Accepted 1,698 1,415 3,113
Acceptance Rate 70% 67% 68%
Enrolled 229 283 512
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 20% 16%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Apr 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
14

Applicants have 14 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Apr 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to North Central College is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to North Central College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

North Central College Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at North Central College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=147660 IPEDS survey data for North Central College.

FAQs

Does North Central College prefer SAT or ACT?

43% of students submit their SAT scores to North Central College. 17% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into North Central College?

68% of those who apply are granted admission to North Central College. Admission competition is low and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for North Central College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1030 and 1230. 43% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for North Central College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 22 and 28. 17% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.