Avg Earnings (5yr)
$51,762
Acceptance Rate
58%
Graduation Rate
67%
Annual Tuition
$44,394
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of North Central College earn a median of $60,123 ten years after entry — 11% above the national median. Acceptance rate 58.3%, average SAT score 1213, in-state tuition $44,394.
At a Glance
Total Students
2,360
Retention Rate
82%
Faculty Ratio
12
Financial Aid
80%
Median Debt
$24,500
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Private Non-Profit
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,213
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
530–650
SAT Math (middle 50%)
525–660
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
24–29
Institution Overview
North Central College is a private, non-profit institution with 2,360 students. The college has an acceptance rate of 58.3% and a graduation rate of 67.3%. The retention rate is 81.7%. The in-state tuition is $44,394.
One year after graduation, the median earnings are $39,312. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $51,762, and ten years after graduation, median earnings are $60,123. The median debt for students is $24,500, and 79.8% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$39k
1 YEAR
$52k
5 YEARS
$60k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, North Central College alumni earn a median salary of $39,312. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $51,762, and after ten years, median earnings reach $60,123. The median debt for graduates is $24,500. Nearly 80% of students receive financial aid.
North Central College has a student body of 2,360, with an acceptance rate of 58.3%. The graduation rate is 67.3%, and the retention rate is 81.7%. The annual in-state tuition is $44,394.
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