North Central College: what international applicants need

What are North Central College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

North Central College admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.

What is North Central College's acceptance rate?

77.3% for students who started in fall 2024: North Central College admitted 3,554 of its 4,596 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does North Central College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. North Central College is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

What SAT score do you need for North Central College?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 525–660 in Math and 530–650 in Reading and Writing (21% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 24–29.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is North Central College's application fee for international students?

North Central College charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does North Central College accept?

North Central College lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, and Duolingo English Test as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does North Central College accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests North Central College accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does North Central College require?

North Central College doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does North Central College require the Common App personal essay?

No. North Central College doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does North Central College have?

102 of North Central College's 2,454 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 4.2%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does North Central College cost for international students?

North Central College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $45,726, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $14,688. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $64,208 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does North Central College give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2024-25, North Central College gave institutional scholarships or grants to 103 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2024-25 Source