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Key facts

  • Type
    Private
  • International students
    150
  • Nationalities
    51
  • Total programs
    91

Study abroad at North Central College

North Central College is a top-ranked private comprehensive college of the liberal arts and sciences located in Naperville, Illinois. It offers more than 65 undergraduate majors and five graduate program areas. The College is affiliated with the United Methodist Church, but they welcome and encourage students and staff of all faiths.

The College is made up of 19 academic departments across three undergraduate colleges and schools and a master’s program. The campus is set across 65 acres in downtown Naperville, and there are 12 residence halls made up of traditional dormitories, apartments and suites.

Their athletic department is the largest in the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW), with 26 intercollegiate sports competing in NCAA Division III. North Central has won 32 team national championships and has 123 individual national champions.

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Why study at North Central College

  • Great value

    Named a 'Best College for Your Money' by Money Magazine 2018

  • Sports and athletics

    34 national team athletic championships

Location

North Central College

30 N Brainard St, Naperville, IL 60540, USA

Just 45 kilometers west of downtown Chicago, Illinois, North Central’s traditional 69-acre campus is in the heart of the safe, friendly city of Naperville. `

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Fees and funding

Choosing the right place to continue your education is about finding the best value for your investment and completing your degree. At North Central, they offer quality academic and co-curricular programs, small classes, excellent support services and a variety of scholarships to help you make a quality education possible.

Over 95% of admitted international students receive scholarship aid - with an average award of $21,000 per year. The average scholarship given to international students is $19,000. If students do not meet the requirements, they can still get a minimum of $8,000 scholarship.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$45,446 per year

Funding

International First-Year Applicants Awarded at the time of admission. No additional application needed. Renewable to students who remain in good academic standing.

  • International Presidential

    GPA 3.6 to 4.0. Amount awarded US$34,000

  • International Dean

    GPA 3.1 to 3.5. Amount awarded US$32,000

  • International Honor

    GPA <3.0. Amount awarded US$31,000

International Transfer Applicants Awarded at the time of admission. No additional application needed. Renewable to students who remain in good academic standing.

  • International Excellence

    GPA 3.6 to 4.0. Amount awarded US$31,000

  • International Success

    GPA 3.1 to 3.5. Amount awarded US$30,000

  • International Merit

    GPA <3.0. Amount awarded US$28,000

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)

  • Amount

    US$3,000 per academic year

  • Requirements

    Must be a Transfer student and a member of PTK, an international honor society at community colleges, and the community college must be the most recently attended college. Limited to six semesters (three academic years).

Talent Scholarships As an incoming student, you may audition for talent scholarships in the areas of music, theatre, art, and forensics. They are renewable depending on department funding and your continued participation. For further information, contact your admission counselor.

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Visa requirements for North Central College

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Life at North Central College

North Central’s International Student Services and Engagement (ISSE) is available to help support, advocate and design experiences for all international students from your first day to graduation. They can help you with opportunities for professional development outside of the classroom too.

The International Living Learning Community (I-LLC) provides a residential space for international and domestic students to live and interact. It aims to create and cultivate a multicultural environment and an atmosphere of international living.

North Central also offers a wide range of clubs and activities you can get involved with outside the classroom. You can join one of more than 75 student organizations, including the award-winning WONC radio, the Model UN, honor societies, community service and much more.

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Facilities

  • Library
    • Quiet Areas
    • Computer labs
    • Individual Study Rooms
  • All Weather Sports Pitches
    • 2 Athletics Track
    • 1 Diving Pools
    • 1 Swimming pools
    • 1 Golf Coursenumber
    • 3 Tennis Courts
    • 2 Basketball Courts
    • 2 Baseball Pitches
  • Transport
    • On-Campus Shuttle
    • Bike Rental
    • Campus Bus Service
    • Campus parking
  • Fitness Centre
    • Swimming Pool
  • Sports Facilities
    • 7 Sport facilities
    • 1 Natural Turf Soccer Pitches
    • 1 Natural Turf American Football Pitches
  • Food & Restaurants
    • 1 Cafe’s
  • Praying Rooms
    • Chaplaincy
  • Healthcare & Medical
    • Counselling & Mental Health Services

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