Why North Central College — Naperville's University?
Because where you learn matters. Where you launch matters more. Located in the heart of Naperville, Illinois, North Central combines personalized mentorship, rigorous academics, and real-world opportunity to position graduates for meaningful impact. Discover what distinguishes Naperville’s University.
We are committed to making a degree from North Central College—Naperville's University—accessible to Illinois students and families. That’s why we have created the North Central College Cardinal Pledge, which covers 100% of tuition and fees for eligible students. It’s #NotTooGoodToBeTrue!
Thinking about transferring? We make it easy. Our Fast Track Transfer program is designed to help transfer students get admitted and receive financial aid offers faster, helping you start your Cardinal journey sooner.
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North Central College offers 39 undergraduate and graduate healthcare programs, including direct admit undergraduate-to-graduate options. With state-of-the-art learning facilities and dedicated resources to help keep you on track, North Central is is a premier destination for the next generation of healthcare leaders.
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Choice matters. Challenge matters more.
With more than 100 undergraduate majors and extensive graduate pathways, North Central combines academic breadth with intentional mentorship. Programs are designed to cultivate intellectual discipline, professional readiness, and purposeful achievement.
A New Chapter for North Central
On October 15, 2026, the Board of Trustees voted to designate the institution as a university and adopt the name North Central University Naperville, effective July 1, 2027.
This decision marks an important milestone in our 165-year history and an exciting new chapter in the North Central story.
Faculty Research: Tackling the Root Issue
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North Central College to Break Ground on New Student Commons
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North Central’s Commitment to Non-Discrimination
Consistent with our Community Values, North Central College faculty, staff, and students work together to foster a campus environment where acts of discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct are not tolerated. Any member of the North Central College community has the right to raise concerns or file a complaint if they experience discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, or retaliation.