by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for North Central College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at North Central College stood at $45,726 per year for undergraduates. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees came to $280; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,446 |
| Fees | $280 |
| Total | $45,726 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
What does North Central College cost for part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how North Central College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, North Central College is relatively pricey.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the North Central College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at North Central College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $42,026 |
| Two Years Ago | $42,866 |
| One Year Ago | $44,114 |
| Most Recent Year | $45,446 |
The following chart shows how tuition at North Central has changed across the reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition increased 3.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $47,106 in the following year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.71%, so a year from now students could pay around $46,963.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $46,963 |
| In 2 Years | $48,234 |
| In 3 Years | $49,539 |
| In 4 Years | $50,880 |
| In 5 Years | $52,257 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $195,616.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at North Central College, head to the North Central College Financial Aid page.
