North Central College

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Location: Midwest
Setting: Mid-size City Setting
Type: Private
Affiliation: United Methodist
Size: Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot: Cardinals
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School Description
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North Central College is a community of learners dedicated to preparing informed, involved, principled and productive citizens and leaders over a lifetime. A comprehensive liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church, North Central fulfills its mission by recognizing the individual needs of students at different stages of life and from different ethnic, economic and religious backgrounds -- students who bring diverse expectations to the educational process -- with programs responsive to those needs (residential, outreach, full-time, part-time, undergraduate and master's level) while ensuring that all students experience in common:

*One faculty committed to teaching ... in small classes ... in which writing and speaking skills are emphasized, and one standard that is applied to all degree recipients.

*Educational programs rooted in the liberal arts but also actively engaging the world of work and the practical skills needed for jobs and successful careers.

*A commitment, both inside and outside the classroom, to teaching leadership, ethics and values.

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North Central College From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

North Central College is a private, 4-year comprehensive liberal arts college located in Naperville, Illinois. Founded in 1861, it is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Comprehensive fees for the 2006-7 academic year total $30,150.

Academics

North Central College is a private, four-year college featuring bachelors and masters degrees. At its core, it is a liberal-arts institution with a nearly 150-year tradition of education. Today, however, it is a comprehensive college offering more than 50 undergraduate majors leading to a bachelor's degree, as well as master's degrees in business administration, computer science, education, leadership studies, liberal studies and management information systems.

The academic calendar of North Central College is trimester-based, consisting of three 10-week terms.

Recognition

Recently North Central College was named one of the Colleges of Distinction, a list of schools emphasizing student engagement, strong teaching, a vibrant community, and successful outcomes. North Central has consistently been recognized as a leader in liberal arts studies. In the 2007 and 2008 editions of the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings, North Central College is ranked on the list of America's "Top Midwest Master's Schools," as well as "America's Best Colleges." NCC is also one of Kaplan's "320 Most Interesting Colleges."

History

North Central College was first founded in 1861 as Plainfield College in Plainfield, Illinois. Classes were first held on November 11 of that year. On February 15, 1864, the Board of Trustees changed the name of the school to North-Western College. The college moved to Naperville in 1870. The name was again changed in 1926 to North Central College.

Location

The North Central College campus is embedded in the Historic District of downtown Naperville, and is located blocks away from Naperville's 5th Avenue Train Station, the Riverwalk, and many restaurants and shops.

Athletics

North Central College's mascot is the Cardinal, in tradition of the bird's habitance in Illinois. The school competes in NCAA Division III and the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW). It sponsors 22 sports and has won 22 national championships - 18 NCAA and 4 NAIA. The total of number national championships puts the college eighth on the all time list for most national championships. North Central is the only school in the CCIW to win a national championship in four (4) different sports.

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Students & Campus Life
Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,086
On Campus Housing: Available
Full Time Students: 99%
Athletic Programs: Available
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Expenses
Average Tuition: $ 21,993
Students Receiving Aid: 98%
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Admissions
Application Fee: $ 25
Selectivity: Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 55%
Men 45%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 83%
Other 8%
Hispanic 4%
African-American 3%
Asian 2%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 88%
Out-of-State 12%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Illinois 88%
Wisconsin 3%
Michigan 2%
Iowa 1%
Missouri 0%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 47%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)
Basketball (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)
Baseball (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)
Track (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 21,993    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 21,528    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 405    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,496 22%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 3,788 52%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 9,932 95%  
Student Loans:
$ 4,256 70%  
Any Aid:
  98%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 70% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 13%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 510, Math: 510
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 630, Math: 650
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 95%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 22, Verbal: 21, Math: 21
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 27, Verbal: 28, Math: 28

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at North Central College

Bachelor's Level Majors

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