North Central College Admissions

North Central College is less selective with a 60.87% acceptance rate. Most qualified applicants who apply will gain admission, though the school still maintains academic standards. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1020-1240 on the SAT or around 25 on the ACT. With 82.96% of students coming from Illinois, the college draws heavily from the Chicago suburbs. North Central seeks students who value close mentorship, evidenced by its 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The school particularly attracts applicants interested in business programs and those who want the liberal arts experience without the intense competition found at highly selective institutions.