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North Park University

North Park University is a small, private institution located in Chicago, il. Founded in 1891, North Park University offers undergraduate degrees in 72 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,866 undergraduates
cost $34,020 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into North Park University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 68.0%
SAT score average 1120
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 3.14
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! North Park University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Educational Administration and Supervision
Biology, General
Religious Education
Psychology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $34,020
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,125
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,700
Cost of attendance* $47,845
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $47,845 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $34,020
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,125
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,700
Cost of attendance* $47,845
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $47,845 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? North Park University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,866, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

2,801

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
21%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
22%
Asian %
6%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
43%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At North Park University, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 3225 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625-4895
phone 773-244-6200
address www.northpark.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about North Park University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is North Park University?

North Park University is located in Chicago, il.

What is the acceptance rate at North Park University? 

The acceptance rate for North Park University is 68%.

What’s the average GPA for North Park University?

The average high school GPA for North Park University students was 3.14.

How much does it cost for 4 years at North Park University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at North Park University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $191,380.

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