North Central College Admission
Acceptance Rate
77.33%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
13.56%
Freshmen Enrollment
482
SAT Scores
1,190
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 4,596 students have applied and 3,554 students have allowed to admit to North Central College (Acceptance rate: 77.33%). NCC's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 13.56 % where 482 students have finally enrolled out of 3,554 admitted students.
NCC acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Greenville University and Judson University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 79.33%).
NCC enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 22.50%).
How to Apply to North Central College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply NCC. NCC offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | northcentralcollege.edu/admission |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://northcentralcollege.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | northcentralcollege.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | northcentralcollege.edu/financial-aid/estimate |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/veteran-applicants/veteran-success-services |
| Disability Service | https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/health-safety-reports-policies/access-and-accommodations |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at NCC and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at North Central College is 1,190 and the average ACT score is 27. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of North Central College is extremely competitive scores than the schools (average score is 955). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| North Central College | 1,190 | 27 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 955 | 21 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois | 1,124 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At North Central College, 103 students submitted SAT scores (21% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,190 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 530 | 600 | 650 |
| Mathematics | 525 | 590 | 660 |
| Total | 1,055 | 1,190 | 1,310 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At North Central College, 31 students submitted ACT scores (6% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 27 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 24 | 27 | 29 |
| English | 22 | 25 | 29 |
| Mathematics | 24 | 25 | 29 |
NCC Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to North Central College. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
4 items are Considered if submitted - Recommendations, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |