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North Central College admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 77%
- SAT (middle 50%): 1055-1310
- ACT (middle 50%): 24-29
North Central College admits most applicants who clear its academic bar. If your GPA and scores are in range, your odds here are genuinely strong.
What you need to get into North Central College
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1310 or an ACT around 29 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes North Central College a stronger bet. Below 1055, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is North Central College a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above North Central College's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair North Central College with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into North Central College?
North Central College has a 77% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into North Central College?
The middle 50% of admitted students at North Central College scored 1055-1310 on the SAT. Scoring above 1310 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 1055 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into North Central College?
The middle 50% of admitted students at North Central College scored 24-29 on the ACT. Above 29 is strong, below 24 is below the typical admit.
Is North Central College a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above North Central College's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.