Former names
|
North Central: Plainfield College (1861–1864) North-Western College (1864–1926) ----- Shimer: Mount Carroll Seminary (1852–1896) Frances Shimer Academy of the University of Chicago (1896–1907) Frances Shimer Junior College (1907–1950) Shimer College (1950–2017) |
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Motto | Lux Veritas (Latin) |
Motto in English
|
"Light of Truth" |
Type | Private college |
Established | 1861; 163 years ago (1861) |
Accreditation | HLC |
Religious affiliation
|
United Methodist Church |
Endowment | $112.3 million (2020)[1] |
President | Abiódún Gòkè-Pariolá |
Academic staff
|
139 |
Students | 2,695 |
Undergraduates | 2,304 |
Postgraduates | 327 |
Location |
,
,
United States
|
Campus | Midsize city[2], 69.4 acres (0.281 km2) |
Newspaper | The Chronicle |
Colors | Cardinal red and white |
Nickname | Cardinals |
Sporting affiliations
|
NCAA Division III – CCIW |
Mascot | Chippy the Cardinal |
Website | northcentralcollege.edu |
Former names
|
North Central: Plainfield College (1861–1864) North-Western College (1864–1926) ----- Shimer: Mount Carroll Seminary (1852–1896) Frances Shimer Academy of the University of Chicago (1896–1907) Frances Shimer Junior College (1907–1950) Shimer College (1950–2017) |
---|---|
Motto | Lux Veritas (Latin) |
Motto in English
|
"Light of Truth" |
Type | Private college |
Established | 1861; 163 years ago (1861) |
Accreditation | HLC |
Religious affiliation
|
United Methodist Church |
Endowment | $112.3 million (2020)[1] |
President | Abiódún Gòkè-Pariolá |
Academic staff
|
139 |
Students | 2,695 |
Undergraduates | 2,304 |
Postgraduates | 327 |
Location |
,
,
United States
|
Campus | Midsize city[2], 69.4 acres (0.281 km2) |
Newspaper | The Chronicle |
Colors | Cardinal red and white |
Nickname | Cardinals |
Sporting affiliations
|
NCAA Division III – CCIW |
Mascot | Chippy the Cardinal |
Website | northcentralcollege.edu |