North Central College is a small university that makes its home in a city setting in Naperville, IL. Mostly with four-year programs, it is a private not-for-profit school that accepts a very small number of applicants.

From the school's mission statement:

Founded in 1861, North Central College is an independent, comprehensive college and a community of learners dedicated to preparing informed, involved, principled and productive citizens and leaders over a lifetime. This proximity to Chicago provides students with access to world class cultural opportunities and internships but also allows North Central College to build unique programs that set it apart from other schools. Founded in 1861, North Central College is an independent, comprehensive college and a community of learners dedicated to preparing informed, involved, principled and productive citizens and leaders over a lifetime.

North Central College has:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Marketing Management, General
• Bachelor's degree in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, General
• Master's degree and Postbaccalaureate certificate in Educational Leadership and Administration, General
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
• Bachelor's degree in International Business/Trade/Commerce
• Bachelor's degree in Small Business Administration/Management
• Master's degree and Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, General
• Master's degree in Business Administration and Management, General
• Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Affairs
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting