Central College

Moving forward with admissions at North Central College applies to all Indian students therefore students may submit their applications at any time although early applications result in better outcomes. Indian students can submit their undergraduate and graduate applications through the Common Application at no cost to North Central College. Indian students should submit their applications at least 2-3 months early to receive prompt review from North Central College. Students applying for the Fall August start must submit their applications during May or June.

Central College offers merit based scholarships to international students. Students are considered upon application and no other application is required for these scholarships. They can range from $1,000 to $8,000. The scholarship details are outlined below-

Living on campus helps students build strong, lifelong bonds, get involved in extracurricular and leadership activities, and enjoy campus facilities, events, and amenities. Throughout the year, resident advisors plan events such as pet therapy sessions, casino nights, and parties. The cost of room and meals is $5,800 and $6,260, respectively. 

Students living off campus can have more independence. The cost of living off campus can vary greatly based on room type. The average room rent starts from $800. Living on campus generally enhances the college experience of students, so it is preferred. 

A BA in Psychology from Central College provides a solid foundation for various career paths in human services, business, education, health, research, and criminal justice. Central psychology graduates often report they are better prepared for graduate school than most of their first-year colleagues from other universities. The following are a few job descriptions and projected yearly salaries:

The most preferred course by Indian students at Central College is Bachelor of Arts in Business. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS),  the median annual wage for people with a business degree is $71,000. 97% of business management graduates of Central College were employed within six months of graduation and 94% of students completed at least one internship before graduation. The jobs and estimated salary range for Business graduates are outlined below:

Other popular courses at Central College are Bachelor in Business Management,  Engineering,  Psychology,  Pre-Health and Education. 

Students like the small class sizes, the campus's close building organization, the great marketplace cafeteria, and the friendly students and staff. Students enjoy the close-knit environment. Graduates report a high level of confidence in finding jobs after graduation. Few negative reviews mention that there is not much of a party scene at the college, as mostly students leave for home on the weekend. There are few concerns about safety on campus. 

Central College is considered a good option for international students. On Forbes list, the college ranked #480 in Top Colleges 2025, #259 in Private Colleges, #124 in Liberal Arts Universities, and #98 in The Midwest. Compared to other US universities, it has affordable tuition rates. The cost of living at Central College is around $17,000. Nearly 100 percent of Central students are either employed in a field of their choice, enrolled in graduate/professional school, or completing a year of service within a year of graduation. Besides this, the college is test optional and requires no application fee.