Established in 1861, North Central College is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Naperville (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Illinois. This institution also has a branch campus in Chicago. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, North Central College (NCC) is a small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Methodist religion. North Central College (NCC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 161 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NCC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.