North Central College | Naperville, IL

North Central College | Naperville, IL
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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.
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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!
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North Central College offers 38 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.
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News & Stories
Dr. Michael Lamb, a Scholar on Virtues in Public Life, to Address North Central College’s 2026 Graduating Class
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March 17, 2026
North Central College Convenes Expert Panel to Discuss Impact of AI on Education and Workforce
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February 18, 2026
North Central College’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program Earns Full Accreditation from ACOTE
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February 12, 2026
North Central College’s Master’s Entry to Nursing Practice Program Set to Launch in Fall 2026
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January 26, 2026
Students Named to Fall 2025 Dean's List and President's List
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January 14, 2026
North Central College Receives Endeavor Health’s Community Investment Fund Grant to Expand Delivery of Telehealth Services
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January 12, 2026
2025 Lincoln Laureate Plans to Combine Medicine and Impactful Research
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December 3, 2025
North Central College Ranks among Top 20 Midwest Institutions in Latest U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” Rankings
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September 23, 2025
Record Number of New Students Leads to Highest Student Enrollment in North Central College History
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September 17, 2025
North Central College Establishes Endowed Deanship for School of Business and Entrepreneurship
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August 19, 2025
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Earns CAPTE Accreditation
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July 9, 2025
Master of Science in Nursing Program Receives CCNE Accreditation
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June 13, 2025
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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.