North Central College

North Central College is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in the midsize city of Naperville, Illinois. The college enrolls 2,963 students (IPEDS 2023) and reports an 82% retention rate and a 71% completion rate (IPEDS 2023). It holds a quality score of 62.83 out of 100 on SkillPlum.

North Central College offers career-relevant programs including Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects at the associate degree level, and Athletic Training at the bachelor's degree level. The animation and visual effects program prepares students for careers in digital media, game design, and visual production, while the athletic training program leads to professional certification in sports medicine and injury rehabilitation.

Located in the western suburbs of Chicago, Naperville provides students with access to a thriving metropolitan job market in media, technology, healthcare, and sports. The college's smaller enrollment allows for more personalized instruction, and its range of applied programs offers students practical pathways into growing industries across the greater Chicagoland region.