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$45,726
per year
In-State Tuition
61%
Acceptance Rate
64%
Graduation Rate
77%
Retention Rate
North Central College Illinois is an educational institution in Naperville, IL. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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33 of 36 CLEP exams accepted
Business & Finance
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
Arts & Communications
Social Services & Nonprofit
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A broad program in the humanities -- literature, history, philosophy, languages and the arts -- taken as a general or transfer degree rather than a single-discipline major. NCES CIP 24.0103 "Humanities/Humanistic Studies".
15
Sports
12
Men’s teams
13
Women’s teams
Team Sports(7)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Individual Sports(6)
Tennis
Golf
Track and Field (Indoor)
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Cross Country
Bowling
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
Other Sports(1)
Other Sports
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
North Central considers admitted first-year students for merit scholarships of $25,500 to $30,000 per year by recalculated GPA, following a holistic review.
Presidential Scholarship (GPA 4.17-5.00)
Competitive$30,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Maintain the required GPA each year and full-time undergraduate status; up to four years
Awarded during the admission review process.
For a cumulative high school GPA of 4.17-5.00 as recalculated by the college. Decisions follow a holistic review, so the GPA band is a guide and not a cutoff; you receive only the award for your band.
Dean Scholarship (GPA 3.87-4.16)
Competitive$29,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Maintain the required GPA each year and full-time undergraduate status; up to four years
Awarded during the admission review process.
For a cumulative high school GPA of 3.87-4.16 as recalculated by the college. Decisions follow a holistic review, so the GPA band is a guide and not a cutoff; you receive only the award for your band.
Honor Scholarship (GPA 3.58-3.86)
Competitive$28,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Maintain the required GPA each year and full-time undergraduate status; up to four years
Awarded during the admission review process.
For a cumulative high school GPA of 3.58-3.86 as recalculated by the college. Decisions follow a holistic review, so the GPA band is a guide and not a cutoff; you receive only the award for your band.
Achievement Scholarship (GPA 3.23-3.57)
Competitive$26,500 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Maintain the required GPA each year and full-time undergraduate status; up to four years
Awarded during the admission review process.
For a cumulative high school GPA of 3.23-3.57 as recalculated by the college. Decisions follow a holistic review, so the GPA band is a guide and not a cutoff; you receive only the award for your band.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$12,507
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$60,123
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,500
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 5 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Naperville, Illinois
DuPage County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
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