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Known for business

North Park University is a private institution in Chicago with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,572 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,191.

Established

1891

Motto

"In Thy Light Shall We See Light""Preparing Students for Lives of Significance and Service"

Mascot

Ragnar

Type

Private university

Division

Division III

73%

Acceptance

—

SAT Avg

1,844

Undergrads

11:1

Student : Faculty

56%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$59,572

Earnings 10yr

$18,191

Avg Net Price

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Vikings

BasketballBasketball programNcaaTrackDivision iiiSoccerSoccer endedVolleyballTrack field

History & Fun Facts

•1894 The university originated in the founding of North Park Theological Seminary in 1891 by the Evangelical Covenant Church in Minneapolis.
•In 1894, the school moved to Chicago and opened as "North Park College", to its present location at the corner of Foster and Kedzie.
•It is at this time that the name North Park was first used to describe the school.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate72.8%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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North Park University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$35,325

Room & Board$10,775

Books & Supplies$1,000

Total Cost of Attendance$42,040

Average Net Price$18,191

Median Debt at Graduation$25,500

Monthly Payment (10yr)$270

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,309

$30–48K$15,518

$48–75K$17,712

$75–110K$18,776

$110K+$23,154

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

46.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.3%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,875

Programs (72)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate56.0%

Freshman Retention68.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,326

10 Years$59,572

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

69%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads

1,844

Gender Split

57% / 43%

Women / Men

First Generation

37%

Pell Grant Recipients

43%

Race & Ethnicity

White 30%

Black 9%

Hispanic 35%

Asian 8%

Two+ 3%

Int'l 11%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112High

Estimated from IL state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M

8 mi(14 min)

Milwaukeepop. 570K

74 mi(128 min)

Indianapolispop. 880K

173 mi(300 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ORDChicago O'Hare10 mi

MKEMilwaukee68 mi

INDIndianapolis173 mi

Distance to Cities

Chicago, IL8 mi

~14 min drive

Milwaukee, WI74 mi

~2h 8m drive

Indianapolis, IN173 mi

~5h drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Varsity Sports — Vikings

History & Fun Facts

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Admissions

Deadline Calendar

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (72)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

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