North Central College

30 N. Brainard Street, PO Box 3063
Naperville, IL 60540
http://www.noctrl.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1861
Religious AffiliationUnited Methodist
Undergrad Students2,133
Endowment61,635,789
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee25
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition22,890
Room/Board7,440
Services
Associated FirmsAmerican Cancer Society, American Marketing & Publishing, Americorps, Anixter, AT & T, ATC, Athletico, Bolingbrook School District, Chesterbrook Academy, Chicago Public School District, Chicago WNBA, CHUBB Insurance Co, Contiva Health Services, Crowe Chiz
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsN/A
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsN/A
Periodical Subs1,871
# of Books159,076
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months73%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size56 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing48%
College housing typescoed dorms (80%), women's dorms (20%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options
Popular EventsSpring Fest, Earth Day, Mr. NCC, Appalachian Service Project, Rall Student Research Symposium, Martin Luther King Celebration Week, Leadership Awards Banquet, Alternative Spring Break Trips, The Union, Club Kimmel
Nearest AirportChicago O'Hare (25), Chicago, Midway (30)
Nearest TrainNaperville (0)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Wheaton College)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper
Number of Organizations55
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) NCC Chronicle (weekly), North Central Review (quarterly), The Kindling Humor Magazine (quarterly)
Honor SocietiesPsi Chi, Beta Beta Beta, Phi Alpha Theta, Iota Sigma Pi, Freshman Honor Society
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) United Methodist Student Organization, Catholic Student Union, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Interfaith, Focus, Small Group Ministry, Voices of Praise Gospel Choir, New Visions, Christian Life Council
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Black Student Association, Raza Unida, International Club, CHE (Cardinals Hablando Espanol), Voices of Praise Gospel Choir, Student African American Brotherhood
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) 10 musical groups, College Union Activities Board, Student Governing Association (includes 4 committees: Finance, Academic Life, Student Life, Communications), American Marketing Associaton, Association of Student Communicators, Break Away, Cardinal Athletic Training Students, Cardinal Video, Cardinals In Action, Cardinals On Wheels, Cheerleading Squad, Christian Life Council, Circle K, Dance Team, Game Guild, Gay Straight Alliance, German Club, Impressions Art Club, Intramural Board, Japan Club, Music Educators National Conference, NCC Gamer's Association, NCC Green, NCC Roller Hockey Club, North Central College Republicans, Pep Band - The Red Noise, Physics League at North Central Kollege (PLANCK), Pre-Health Majors Organization, Progressives for Social Justice (Formerly DOC), Residence Hall Association, Student Accounting Society, Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society, Student Athlete Advisory Committee. Student Leaders Association for Teacher Educators, Students in Free Enterprise, The Company- a theatre club, Students Together Achieving Real Successm, WONC