North Park University Admission Requirements

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North Park University Admission Overview

North Park University admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year North Park University admitted 68.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.14 GPA (B). North Park University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

North Park University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

68.5%

Admission Standards

Easy

Applicant Competition

Low

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Admission difficulty for North Park University

Acceptance Rate

The North Park University acceptance rate is 68.5%. Last year, 2,952 of 4,309 applicants were admitted. That is the 20th lowest acceptance rate in Illinois.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into North Park University and can you get accepted?

North Park University is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

North Park University typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.14. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

North Park University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.14

Typical High School Grades

B

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.14

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at North Park University typically have around a 3.14 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. North Park University is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #51 in Illinois for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

North Park University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

890-1162

Freshmen who sent SAT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 450
  • Math 440
  • Composite 890
SAT 25th percentile scores for North Park University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 582
  • Math 580
  • Composite 1162
SAT 75th percentile scores for North Park University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at North Park University typically score around a 1030 SAT (middle 50% 890–1162) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 45th percentile nationally. North Park University ranks #35 in the state of Illinois for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 890 to 1162

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

View other colleges which accept students in the 1030 SAT score range.

SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

North Park University ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-26

Freshmen reporting ACT

5%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 20
  • Math 17
  • Composite 20
ACT 25th percentile scores for North Park University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 24
  • Math 24
  • Composite 26
ACT 75th percentile scores for North Park University

Average ACT

Incoming testers at North Park University typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 20–26) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. North Park University places #25 among colleges in Illinois for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 26

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

North Park University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,227 1,915 4,309
Accepted 1,620 1,231 2,952
Acceptance Rate 73% 64% 69%
Enrolled 217 192 423
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 16% 14%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to North Park University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

North Park University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to North Park University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at North Park University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

North Park University is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 68.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.14 GPA (about an B average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=147679.

GPA calculator: North Park University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026