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North Park University

North Park University

Chicago, IL · City · 1,818 students
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$16,948
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
57%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$59,572
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
69%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located in Chicago’s vibrant Albany Park neighborhood, North Park University is best known for its intentional integration of Christian faith, exceptional student diversity, and active engagement with its urban surroundings. The university boasts highly regarded academic pathways, led by its premier School of Nursing and the School of Business and Nonprofit Management, which emphasize both professional readiness and ethical leadership. On campus, students experience a tight-knit, service-oriented culture that blends spiritual growth and diverse student-led activities with easy access to the endless cultural and professional opportunities of downtown Chicago. What truly sets North Park apart is its unique Catalyst curriculum, which systematically uses the entire city as a living classroom through weekly experiential learning cohorts and dedicated community partnerships.

Wikipedia:North Park University is a private Christian university in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1891 by the Evangelical Covenant Church. It is located on Chicago's north side in the North Park community area and enrolls more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students.

Location
Chicago, IL, 60625-4895 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
ORD · Chicago O'Hare
10 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$36,710
Housing & food (on campus)$11,090
Books & supplies$1,050
Cost of attendance$44,172
Average net price$16,948
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$36,710
Housing & food (on campus)$11,090
Books & supplies$1,050
Cost of attendance$44,172
Average net price$16,948
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$14,845
$30–48k
$14,843
$48–75k
$16,067
$75–110k
$19,208
$110k+
$22,964
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
57%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
44%
Back for yr 2
62%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
58% graduated · 31% transferred · 11% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$49,326
10 yrs after entry$59,572
Debt
Median at graduation$25,500
Monthly payment$270
Middle 50% owe$8.5k–$27.1k
90th percentile$35,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
69%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard
ACT midpoint
23

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Student Body
Gender
Men 44%Women 56%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
44%
First-gen
37%
Family income
$45,181
Independent
20%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
5%
Race & ethnicity
White
28%
Hispanic
35%
Black
11%
Asian
8%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
12%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$49,326
After 10 yrs
$59,572
Business Administration, Management and Operations97
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing69
Psychology, General38
Biology, General31
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness26
Criminal Justice and Corrections18
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods15
Mechanical Engineering14
Communication and Media Studies11
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General9
Mathematics8
Fine and Studio Arts8
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas7
Sociology7
English Language and Literature, General6
Political Science and Government5
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$108M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$8,245/mo
Teaching spend
$9,612
per student
Federal loans
50%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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