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North Park University

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4.0 1 review
#20 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
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Overview

Total enrollment

2,557
North Park University overview
  • Location Chicago, Illinois
  • Website northpark.edu
  • Type Private 4 Year
  • Setting Large City
  • Religious Affiliation Evangelical Covenant Church of America
North Park University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

North Park University sits on a 30-acre campus in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood on the city's north side, positioned along the North Branch of the Chicago River. Founded in 1891 by the Evangelical Covenant Church, the university maintains its Christian liberal arts tradition while serving a diverse urban student population. The institution offers undergraduate and graduate programs across its schools of business, education, nursing, and arts and sciences, with particular recognition for its nursing and business programs. North Park requires most undergraduate students to live on campus for their first three years, housing them in traditional residence halls and apartment-style buildings. The university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Vikings, participating in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin.

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Ratings

North Park University is rated within the lower 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    6 out of 10
  • Resources
    6 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    5 out of 10
  • Value
    6 out of 10
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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy
North Park University admission standards
  • GPA 3.14

Acceptance Rate

68.5%
North Park University applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 14.3%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$36,710
Costs for North Park University
Fee Cost
Tuition $36,710
Books and Supplies $1,050
Other Fees $640
Room and Board $11,090
Budget for Other Expenses $2,500
Total One Year Cost $51,990
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

52% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at North Park University are Business, Health Professions, and Education. 22% of students major in Business, 21% in Health Professions, and 8% in Education.

  • Business 22%
  • Health Professions 21%
  • Education 8%
  • Communication 8%
  • Theology and Religious Vvocations 6%
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Last updated: August 2026