North Central College GPA (3.57) & Acceptance Rate (77%)

Q: What GPA do most North Central College students have?

64.1% of North Central College's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (28.3%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Q: What is the acceptance rate at North Central College?

North Central College's acceptance rate was 77% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,554 of 4,596 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 77% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.57, as reported by the college for 2024–25

SAT, middle 50%: 530–650 reading and writing, 525–660 math

ACT, middle 50%: 24–29 composite

Average net price: $24,190 a year (2022–23)

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North Central College average GPA

North Central College reported an average high school GPA of 3.57 for its first-year students, in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	28.3%
3.75–3.99	19.8%
3.50–3.74	16%
3.25–3.49	10.4%
3.00–3.24	13.3%
2.50–2.99	9.4%
2.00–2.49	2.8%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as North Central College reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

North Central College acceptance rate

North Central College admitted 3,554 of 4,596 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 77%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

North Central College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Naperville, Illinois, with 2,454 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered North Central College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	530	600	650
SAT Math	525	590	660
ACT Composite	24	27	29
ACT English	22	25	29
ACT Math	24	25	29

21% submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores, as North Central College reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1213 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What North Central College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Not considered
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with North Central College's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

North Central College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $24,190 a year at North Central College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is it easy to get into North Central College?

For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. North Central College admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Is North Central College test optional?

Check North Central College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. North Central College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 21% sent SAT scores and 6% sent ACT scores.

What are North Central College's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of North Central College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 530–650 in reading and writing and 525–660 in math; ACT composite 24–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

How much does GPA matter at North Central College?

A lot: North Central College requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What GPA does North Central College look for?

North Central College doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.57, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

Do I have a chance at North Central College with a 3.0 GPA?

It would be on the low side there: 12.1% of North Central College's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 77% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

What GPA do most North Central College students have?

64.1% of North Central College's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (28.3%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

What is the acceptance rate at North Central College?

North Central College's acceptance rate was 77% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,554 of 4,596 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at North Central College?

Yes. North Central College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

How much does North Central College cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $24,190 a year at North Central College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

College Navigator: North Central CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
North Central College Common Data Set 2024–25North Central College: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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