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Meta information
98% 
Page quality
93% 
Page structure
77% 
Link structure
88% 
Server
100% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.17 s
File size
58.40 kB
Words
635
Media files
15
Number of links
133 internal / 17 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
North Central College | Naperville, IL
The length of the page title is perfect. (326 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
Nationally ranked, North Central combines state-of-the-art facilities with cutting-edge programs to help you exceed your personal best.
The length of the meta description is perfect. (824 pixels out of 1000 max pixel length)
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/
There is a valid canonical link specified.
Language
(Somewhat important)
Language detected in text: en
Language defined in HTML: en
Server location: United States of America
The following language is defined by HTML: en
Alternate/Hreflang Links
(Somewhat important)
There are no alternate links specified on this page.
Other meta tags
(Somewhat important)
There is no rel next meta tag on this page.
There is no rel prev meta tag on this page.
Domain
(Somewhat important)
The domain name is very long.
The domain is no subdomain.
The domain does not contain non-latin characters.
Page URL
(Somewhat important)
No parameters were found in the URL.
No session ID was found in the URL.
The URL does not have too many subdirectories.
Charset encoding
(Somewhat important)
The charset encoding (UTF-8) is set correctly.
Doctype
(Nice to have)
The doctype HTML 5 is set correctly.
The doctype is placed at first in the HTML code.
Favicon
(Nice to have)
The favicon is linked correctly.

Meta tags

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descriptionNationally ranked, North Central combines state-of-the-art facilities with cutting-edge programs to help you exceed your personal best.
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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
This page contains 635 words. That's ok.
23.5% of the text are stop words.
Keywords used in the page title are also used in the page content. That's good!
The page contains a listing, which indicates a good text layout.
4 paragraphs were found on this page.
The text content is perfect.
No placeholders texts or images were found.
There are no duplicates on the site.
The average number of words per sentence of 17.17 words is good.
Frames
(Critically important)
This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
(Somewhat important)
No Apple touch icon is specified.
A viewport "width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" is provided.
Bold and strong tags
(Somewhat important)
The usage of strong and bold tags is perfect. We recommend the use of up to 13 tags for this page.
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
2 images have no alt attribute. The content of alt attributes is used by search engines.
Social Networks
(Nice to have)
This page is optimized perfectly for social networks.
Additional markup
(Nice to have)
No additional page markup was found.
HTTPS
(Somewhat important)
This website uses HTTPS to protect privacy and integrity of the exchanged data.
All included files are also transferred via HTTPS.

Media list

URLAlt attributeTitle
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/themes/spark451/ncc/logoPositive.svgHome
.../image-blocks/ncc-monotone-mega-menu.jpgStudents interacting
...d_image/homepage_static_fallback (3).jpgNo alt attribute provided
...image-blocks/Why NC Homepage Graphic.pngStudents walking on campus
...mage-blocks/NCC Cardinal Pledge Logo.pngCardinal Pledge logo
...files/images/image-blocks/ncc-finder.jpgImage of student
...lic/2025-07/DSC_0791_0.JPG?itok=iRvf4dErA photo of the tree nursery on campus during the summer.
...100188122_192a0a630d_k.jpg?itok=xNzDyTRbDPT student working on a lab on campus.
...06/MSN grads landscape.jpg?itok=MvOKxMQZFirst two MSN grads
...774341060_143c06fe19_k.jpg?itok=nxiH22fATwo nursing students are working in a lab on campus.
...25-05/PodcastJimOlivia.JPG?itok=-LWjMtkK1861 podcast recording in session
...images/image-blocks/smiling-students.jpgSmiling North Central College students.
...round_image/52453828871_31bb03adb1_k.jpgNo alt attribute provided
Video URLWidthHeight
...ideo/Website Banner Video B-Roll 720.mp4

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
Become a Cardinal
The H1 heading is too short (17 characters). It should be at least 20 Characters long.
Headings
(Important)
The structure of headings is missing one or more levels. Do not skip heading levels.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 Become a Cardinal
H2 Eyebrow Menu
H2 Main Menu
H2 Utility Menu
H2 Check Out Our Academic Program Finder
H2 News & Stories
H2 Admissions Calendar
H2 North Central’s Commitment to Non-Discrimination
H3 Pay Your Deposit
H3 Why North Central College?
H3 Cardinal Pledge
H3 On-Campus Sustainability Efforts Help Grow a Greener Future Read more
H3 Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Earns CAPTE Accreditation Read more
H3 First MSN Grads Make North Central History Read more
H3 Master of Science in Nursing Program Receives CCNE Accreditation Read more
H3 North Central College Launches “1861” Podcast Read more
H3 Campus Visit Day
H5 Welcome to North Central College!
Some internal links have dynamic parameters. All internal URLs, which are not marked as nofollow, should not contain dynamic parameters.
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
The number of internal links is ok.
None of the anchor texts is too long.
There are 17 external links on this page.

Found links on this page

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/visitVisit
/admissions/applySubdomain Apply
/programsPrograms
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/resources/studentsStudents
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/resources/school-counselorsSchool Counselors
/college/mediaMedia
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/work-hereProspective Employees
/search?keys=inputView full results
/Text duplicate Home
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/undergraduateAcademics
/majorsText duplicate Programs
A-TITLE Explore our programs!
/undergraduateUndergraduate
A-TITLE The undergraduate experience at NCC!
/graduate-studiesGraduate
A-TITLE The school of graduate and professional studies at North Central College!
/undergraduate-studies/college...Colleges & Schools
A-TITLE Explore our Colleges & Schools!
/undergraduate/honors-programHonors Program
A-TITLE Explore our prestigious college scholars honors program!
/cardinaldirectionsSubdomain Cardinal Directions
/program/education-abroadStudy Abroad
A-TITLE Come to North Central and explore the world!
/admissions/shimer-great-books...Shimer Great Books School
A-TITLE Shimer Great Books School Information
/academics/resourcesResources
/college/academic-affairsAcademic Affairs
A-TITLE Academic Affairs Information
/undergraduate-studies/student...Center for Student Success
A-TITLE Learn more about the Center for Student Success!
http://catalog.noctrl.edu/External Subdomain Course Catalog
A-TITLE Explore the Course Catalog!
https://library.noctrl.edu/External Subdomain Library
A-TITLE Explore our library!
/cardinal-firstFirst Generation Programs
A-TITLE Join our community of first generation college students!
/applyAdmissions
/admissionsApplicant Information
A-TITLE Applicant Information
/admissionsProspective Students
A-TITLE Prospective Student Information
/admissions/admitted-studentAdmitted Students
A-TITLE Admitted Student Information
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A-TITLE Former Student Information
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A-TITLE Admission Events Information
/admissions/visitFirst-Year & Transfer Events
A-TITLE Freshman & Transfer Event Information
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A-TITLE Admitted Student Day Information
/admissions/auditionFine Arts Auditions
A-TITLE Fine Arts Audition Information
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A-TITLE Virtual Tour
/admissionsAdmission Counselors
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A-TITLE Admission Counselor Information
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/admissions/apply/internationa...International Admission Counselors
A-TITLE International Admission Counselors
/graduate/counselorsGraduate Admission Counselors
A-TITLE Graduate Admission Counselors
/admissionsApplication Resources
A-TITLE Application Resource Information
/admissions/pay-your-depositPay Your Deposit
A-TITLE Pay Your Deposit Today!
/admissions/transfer/community...Community College Partnerships
/cardinal-firstFirst-Generation College Students
A-TITLE First-Generation Applicant Information
/admissions/veteransVeterans
A-TITLE Veteran Information
/admissions/apply/reserve-offi...Subdomain Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
/admissions/apply/non-degree-a...Non-Degree Applicants
A-TITLE Non-Degree Applicant Information
/admissions/apply/undocumented...Undocumented Applicants
A-TITLE Undocumented Applicant Information
/life-locationStudent Experience
/student-lifeSubdomain Student Life
A-TITLE Student Life Information
/campus-dining/live-hereExplore Housing
A-TITLE Housing Information
/commuter-lifeSubdomain Commuter Life
/diningCampus Dining
A-TITLE Dining Information
/life-location/student-engagem...Student Engagement and Belonging
A-TITLE Multicultural Affairs Information
/socialimpactCenter for Social Impact
A-TITLE Center for Social Impact Information
/faith-and-actionFaith & Action
A-TITLE Faith & Action Information
/student-experience/activitiesActivities
A-TITLE Activity Information
/engageClubs & Activities
A-TITLE Clubs & Activities Information
https://northcentralcardinals....External Text duplicate Athletics
/life-location/recreation-fitnessRecreation & Fitness
A-TITLE Recreation & Fitness Information
/why-ncc/living-in-napervilleSubdomain Living in Naperville
A-TITLE Naperville Information
/life-location/chicagoVisit Chicago
A-TITLE Chicago Information
/admissions/apply/reserve-offi...Subdomain Text duplicate Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
/campus-resourcesCampus Resources
A-TITLE Campus Resources Information
/student-experience/student-af...Student Affairs
/career-developmentCenter for Career and Professional Development
A-TITLE Career Development Information
/dysonWellness
A-TITLE Wellness Information
/disability-servicesStudent Disability Services
/transparency/title-ix-sexual-...Title IX
/life-location/international-s...International Student Services
A-TITLE International Student Services Information
/cardinal-firstFirst-Generation Program
A-TITLE Cardinal First Information
/life-location/campus-safetyCampus Safety
A-TITLE Campus Safety Information
/tuition-aidTuition & Aid
A-TITLE Tuition & Aid Information
/tuition-aidSubdomain Tuition and Aid
/tuition-aid/costsUndergraduate Cost of Attendance
A-TITLE Cost of Attendance Information
/graduate-cost-attendanceSubdomain Graduate Cost of Attendance
/aid-costs/awarding-and-grants...Grants for Undergraduates
A-TITLE Undergraduate Grant Information
/scholarship-opportunitiesScholarship Opportunities
A-TITLE Scholarship Information
/aboutThe College
/aboutAbout Us
A-TITLE About Us Information
/college/president-and-senior-...Leadership
A-TITLE Leadership Information
/college/board-trusteesTrustees
/ncforwardStrategic Plan
/community-valuesCommunity Values
/college/transparencyTransparency
/college/sustainability-north-...Sustainability
/corporate-engagementCorporate Engagement
/more-informationMore Information
/visit/directions-north-centra...Directions
/mapCampus Map
/visit/hotelpartnersWhere to Stay
/coffee-labSubdomain Coffee Lab
/hire-our-studentsHire Our Students
/work-hereWork Here
/calendarCalendar
http://northcentralcardinals.com/New window External Text duplicate Athletics
http://finearts.northcentralco...New window External Subdomain Fine Arts
https://hub.northcentralcolleg...External Subdomain Text duplicate Faculty & Staff
/newsNewsroom
/pay-your-depositSubdomain Deposit Today
/admissions/applyNew window Subdomain Apply Today
/admissions/pay-your-depositNew window Subdomain Deposit
/healthcareNew window Subdomain Healthcare Done Differently
/why-nccNew window Subdomain Discover Why
/cardinal-pledgeSubdomain Find Out If You Qualify
/majorsExplore Programs
/newsNews & Stories
/news/2025/07/21/campus-sustai...IMG-ALT A photo of the tree nursery on campus during the summer.
A-TITLE On-Campus Sustainability Efforts Help Grow a Greener Future
/news/2025/07/21/campus-sustai...On-Campus Sustainability Efforts Help Grow a Greener Future Read more
/news/2025/07/09/doctor-physic...IMG-ALT DPT student working on a lab on campus.
A-TITLE Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Earns CAPTE Accreditation
/news/2025/07/09/doctor-physic...Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Earns CAPTE Accreditation Read more
/news/2025/06/20/first-msn-gra...IMG-ALT First two MSN grads
A-TITLE First MSN Grads Make North Central History
/news/2025/06/20/first-msn-gra...First MSN Grads Make North Central History Read more
/news/2025/06/13/master-scienc...IMG-ALT Two nursing students are working in a lab on campus.
A-TITLE Master of Science in Nursing Program Receives CCNE Accreditation
/news/2025/06/13/master-scienc...Master of Science in Nursing Program Receives CCNE Accreditation Read more
/news/2025/05/13/north-central...IMG-ALT 1861 podcast recording in session
A-TITLE North Central College Launches “1861” Podcast
/news/2025/05/13/north-central...North Central College Launches “1861” Podcast Read more
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/events/2025/08/08/campus-visi...Campus Visit Day
/calendarView Calendar
/admissions/applyText duplicate Apply
/request-infoRequest Information
/giveSubdomain Donate
/admissionsSubdomain Text duplicate Admissions
/programsSubdomain Academic Programs
https://north-central-college-...External Subdomain Online Store
/transparency/north-central-co...About The College
/work-hereText duplicate Work Here
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https://finearts.northcentralc...External Subdomain Text duplicate Fine Arts
/alumniAlumni
/hire-our-studentsText duplicate Hire Our Students
/conference-servicesSubdomain Rent Our Facilities
/transparency/reporting-toolsReport Misconduct
https://complaints.ibhe.org/External Subdomain IBHE Complaint System
https://www.facebook.com/North...New window External Subdomain No Text
https://twitter.com/northcentr...New window External No Text
https://www.youtube.com/user/n...New window External Subdomain No Text
https://www.instagram.com/nort...New window External Subdomain No Text
/contact-usCampus Directory
A-TITLE Campus Directory
/ncforwardMission Statement
/privacy-policy-legal-noticePrivacy Policy & Legal Notice
/copyright© 2025 North Central College

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/"
HTTP header
(Important)
No X-Powered HTTP header is sent.
The web server transmits the web page (HTML) in compressed form.
Performance
(Somewhat important)
The page response time is excellent with 0.17 seconds.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (58 kB).

HTTP Response Header

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External factors

This website has excellent links from other websites.
This page has backlinks from 787 referring domains.
This page has 9,113 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 398 different ip addresses.

Links from Wikipedia

No links from Wikipedia were found.

Robots.txt

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# This file will be ignored unless it is at the root of your host:
# Used:    http://example.com/robots.txt
# Ignored: http://example.com/site/robots.txt
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User-agent: *
# CSS, JS, Images
Allow: /core/*.css$
Allow: /core/*.css?
Allow: /core/*.js$
Allow: /core/*.js?
Allow: /core/*.gif
Allow: /core/*.jpg
Allow: /core/*.jpeg
Allow: /core/*.png
Allow: /core/*.svg
Allow: /profiles/*.css$
Allow: /profiles/*.css?
Allow: /profiles/*.js$
Allow: /profiles/*.js?
Allow: /profiles/*.gif
Allow: /profiles/*.jpg
Allow: /profiles/*.jpeg
Allow: /profiles/*.png
Allow: /profiles/*.svg
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Disallow: /profiles/
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Disallow: /web.config
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Disallow: /admin/
Disallow: /comment/reply/
Disallow: /filter/tips
Disallow: /node/add/
Disallow: /search/
Disallow: /user/register
Disallow: /user/password
Disallow: /user/login
Disallow: /user/logout
Disallow: /media/oembed
Disallow: /*/media/oembed
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Disallow: /index.php/admin/
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North Central College | Naperville, IL
Nationally ranked, North Central combines state-of-the-art facilities with cutting-edge programs to help you exceed your personal best.

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