North Central College

    Naperville, IL · Private non-profit · Master's university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1060–1310
    Median ~1190
    Acceptance rate
    77%
    Enrollment
    2,428
    ACT middle 50%
    24–29

    What the numbers say about NCC

    • The reported middle 50% spans 250 points, from 1060 to 1310. A planning score near or above 1350 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 570 Reading and Writing and 560 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 77% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 64% completion rate and $60,123 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1190 SAT scorePlan for a 1350Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $45,726
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $45,726
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $60,123
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    64%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1060 and 1310. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1350 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1310 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1190 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1060 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to NCC's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX1090–128073%
    University of KansasLawrence, KS1070–130093%
    University of Nebraska-LincolnLincoln, NE1100–133087%
    West Chester University of PennsylvaniaWest Chester, PA1100–127078%
    University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro, NC1150–136089%
    University of Massachusetts-BostonBoston, MA1070–129084%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for NCC?

    North Central College's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1060–1310, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1350 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is NCC's acceptance rate?

    North Central College's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 77%.

    How much does it cost to attend NCC?

    Published tuition is approximately $45,726 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is NCC test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check North Central College's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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