At North Central College, we are searching for swimmers who want to be a part of a tight-knit community that heavily supports both athletic and academic excellence. North Central is a small (~3,000) private college located in Naperville, IL, a western suburb of the Chicago Metropolitan Area. Across the board, North Central’s athletics programs are highly competitive within the CCIW (College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin) and Division III. With nearly 40% of the student population participating in at least one of North Central's 25 sports, the campus is always buzzing with athletic activity, and faculty and staff are highly supportive of students’ athletic pursuits. North Central boasts both top-tier, newly renovated athletic facilities as well as historic facilities that have housed many years of academic excellence.
The Swimming & Diving team’s history goes back to the 1940’s and is replete with accolades including:
We are searching for dedicated athletes who are passionate about the sport of swimming and want to be a part of a close-knit team culture. Swimmers should be passionate about the sport of swimming and possess a growth mindset, or a belief in their abilities to continue to master the sport with adequate effort and dedication. While demonstrated success in the pool is key, we care deeply about the character and attitude of our student-athletes, as we believe each individual can have a huge impact on the culture of the team. If this sounds like a program you want to be a part of, please contact coach Averi Lewis (Women’s Swimming) at aglewis@noctrl.edu or Nora Schroedter (Men’s Swimming) at naschroedter@noctrl.edu.
More information about student life at North Central College:
The campus itself is not only pedestrian friendly, but it is also located within walking distance to Downtown Naperville, where you can access a wealth of restaurants, shopping destinations, and entertainment venues. One block north of the campus is the Naperville train station, which can take you to Chicago’s “Loop” in around 45 minutes. Between on-campus events and activities, the Downtown Naperville area, and access to Chicago, you will never have a shortage of things to do for fun at North Central.
On the academic side, with an average class size of <25, students have easy access to their professors and are able to build personal relationships with faculty. Additionally, a dedicated staff of career, community, and alumni development professionals work to assist in ensuring all students have the highest chance of success in finding careers and internships in their field of study. The coaches, institution, and athletic department are dedicated to helping athletes balance their workload between academics, athletics, and extracurricular/career pursuits. Student-athletes are encouraged to get involved on campus in a variety of activities.
Cost includes tuition, living costs, books and supplies, and fees minus the average grants and scholarships for federal financial aid recipients.
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.
| Family income | Average cost |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $21,447 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,603 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $22,614 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $26,357 |
| $110,001+ | $29,170 |
| Graduated | 69% |
| Transferred | 26% |
| Withdrew | 5% |
| Making progress | 38% |
| Not making progress | 21% |
| Paid in full | 14% |
| Deferment | 13% |
| Forbearance | 8% |
| Delinquent | 3% |
| Student population | 2,708 |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,384 |
| Graduate enrollment | 324 |
| White | 64% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Black | 5% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| Non-resident alien | 4% |
