Founded in 1861, North Central is an independent, comprehensive liberal arts and sciences university that offers Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees in more than 50 undergraduate areas of study and Master's degrees in six. Some of our popular programs include Business, Biology, Communications, Global Studies, Psychology, and Accounting.
NAPERVILLE AND CHICAGO
Located in the historic district of Naperville, Illinois, which was rated by Money magazine as the nation's second "best place to live," North Central is just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago. Our 59-acre suburban campus offers a safe, traditional campus experience just a 2 minute walk from downtown Naperville and the train station to Chicago. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is also just 30 minutes away.
NORTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY
With more than 2,725 undergraduate and graduate students – including 54 international students from 29 different countries - North Central is committed to academic excellence. We offer a curriculum that balances job-related knowledge with a liberal arts foundation and a caring environment that is committed to small classes and personal contact with faculty and staff. The small average class size of 20, the 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, the full range of support services and the emphasis on undergraduate research and global awareness prepare students to excel in their careers and to contribute to the global community.
WHAT OTHERS SAY
North Central is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and affiliated with the United Methodist Church. It is recognized as one of "America's Best Colleges" by U.S. News & World Report; ranked as "a college for high-achieving students" by Peterson's Competitive Colleges; and among a select number of schools profiled in Kaplan's Unofficial Insider's Guide to the 320 Most Interesting Colleges. For more information about North Central College, visit www.northcentralcollege.edu.
SCHOLARSHIPS
North Central is committed to international education and offers renewable merit-based scholarships to qualified undergraduate international students. The minimum award is U.S. $10,000, and the maximum award is U.S. $15,000.
HOW TO APPLY
For complete details on how to apply to North Central, visit our web site at: www.northcentralcollege.edu/intadmission or contact our International Admission Counselor at:
North Central College
International Admissions
30 N Brainard Street
Naperville, Illinois 60540
USA
T: +1 630 637 5800