North Central 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$42,206

Cost of attendance at North Central College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$42,206

Cost of attendance at North Central College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at North Central College was $26,207. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at North Central

North Central net price calculator

$26,207

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Illinois and nationwide.

Illinois's average	$13,084
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of North Central for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$26,207	$154	$21,447	$18,603	$22,614	$26,357	$29,170
2021	$26,053	$517 (2%)	$19,430	$20,595	$21,783	$26,271	$28,343
2020	$25,536	$623 (3%)	$18,889	$20,128	$23,353	$25,778	$29,330
2019	$24,913	$124	$19,244	$17,279	$20,993	$24,397	$27,674
2018	$25,037	$801 (3%)	$19,289	$18,985	$21,099	$24,917	$27,982
2017	$24,236	$671 (3%)	$18,411	$17,673	$20,222	$24,724	$27,550
2016	$23,565	$149	$16,964	$16,593	$19,610	$22,554	$27,307
2015	$23,416	$701 (3%)	$16,704	$18,180	$19,841	$23,368	$26,529
2014	$22,715	--	$16,656	$16,328	$19,650	$22,373	$26,107

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of North Central College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$61,098	$1,026 (2%)	$42,206	$17,692	$1,200
2021	$60,072	$3,150 (6%)	$41,180	$17,692	$1,200
2020	$56,922	$2,016 (4%)	$40,040	$15,682	$1,200
2019	$54,906	$1,131 (2%)	$38,880	$14,826	$1,200
2018	$53,775	$1,095 (2%)	$37,749	$14,826	$1,200
2017	$52,680	$1,233 (2%)	$36,654	$14,826	$1,200
2016	$51,447	$1,191 (2%)	$35,421	$14,826	$1,200
2015	$50,256	$1,617 (3%)	$34,230	$14,826	$1,200
2014	$48,639	$1,542 (3%)	$32,613	$14,826	$1,200
2013	$47,097	--	$31,071	$14,826	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does North Central provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,333 dormitories available to its students at $7,998 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at North Central is $889 per month.
Does North Central provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at North Central for one academic year is $3,890, which works out to $432 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: North Central estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, North Central estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,722

If living off-campus, with family: $4,680

If living off-campus, not with family: $8,272
How much is North Central application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $25.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: North Central offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

North Central College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,312	$879
For out-of-state students	$1,312	$879

Housing and Meal

North Central College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at North Central College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,890	$7,998	N/A	0	1,333
2021	$3,794	$7,998	N/A	0	1,333
2020	$3,694	$7,762	N/A	0	1,437
2019	$3,483	$7,536	N/A	0	1,445
2018	$3,333	$7,317	N/A	27	1,446
2017	$3,183	$7,173	N/A	27	1,589
2016	$3,090	$6,999	N/A	18	1,658

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by North Central College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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