North Park University
3225 West Foster Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
Chicago, IL 60625
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https://www.northpark.edu/| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 773-244-6200 |
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| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | University |
| Denomination | Other |
| Date founded | 1891 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, Other advanced degrees |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
| Campus size | 30 acres |
| County | Cook |
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| Number of full time, freshmen men | 199 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 224 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 423 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 770 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 978 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 1,748 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 40 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 53 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 93 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 810 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 1,031 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,841 |
| Number of male graduate students | 245 |
| Number of female graduate students | 471 |
| Total number of graduate students | 716 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 1,055 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 1,502 |
| Total enrollment | 2,557 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 8% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 34% |
| White | 30% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 2% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 30% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 42 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 11% |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 22% |
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| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| In-state tuition | $36,070 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $36,070 |
| Fees | $400 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $12,390 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.) |
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| Financial aid contact person | Lucy Shaker |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of Financial Aid |
| Financial aid phone | 773-244-5526 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | April 15 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Nursing loans | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in art | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
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| Admissions contact title | Office of Admissions |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 800-888-6728 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 1,915 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 1,231 |
| Number of female applicants | 2,227 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 1,620 |
| Total number of applicants | 4,142 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 2,851 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school GPA (minimum) | 3.0 |
| High school GPA | Required for all students |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Interview | Required for some students |
| Letters of recommendation (#) | 2 |
| Letters of recommendation | Required for all students |
| Written essay or personal statement | Required for all students |
| Required exams | SAT or ACT |
| High school GPA | Very important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Not considered |
| Standardized test scores | Not considered |
| High school class rank | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Very important |
| Talent or ability | Not considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Very important |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Not considered |
| Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit) | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 13% |
| 18 - 23 | 52% |
| 24 - 29 | 30% |
| 30 - 36 | 5% |
| Average ACT score | 22 |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.14 |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 62% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 44% |
| Between four and five years | 11% |
| Between five and six years | 1% |
| Letters of recommendation | 2, required for all students |
| Feature | Note |
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| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| First professional | Yes |
| Other advanced degrees | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 302 |
| Student faculty ratio | 12:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 semester hours |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Foreign language requirement | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | Depends on major |
| Evenings | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Accelerated degree | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Freshman honors college | Yes |
| Graduate courses open to undergraduates | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Student-designed major | Yes |
| 3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available | Yes |
| Engineering | Master's at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Case Western Reserve University, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus |
| Other | Physical therapy |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| At these US schools or through this program | Christian College Coalition |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Army ROTC | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| International Baccalaureate | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Main library name | Brandel Library |
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| National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | Yes |
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| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
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| Percentage of students who live on campus | 45% |
| Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend | 50% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Junior |
| Housing availability for first year students | Guaranteed |
| Housing options | Men only, women only |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| School owns or operates housing for | Single graduate students |
| Housing application deadline | June 1 |
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| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Low-cost health insurance | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
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| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
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| Grad admissions contact person | Michael Drake |
| Grad admissions contact title | Director of Graduate and International Admission |
| Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 800-888-6728 |
| Number of full time, male graduate students | 36 |
| Number of full time, female graduate students | 148 |
| Total number of full time graduate students | 184 |
| Number of part time, male graduate students | 209 |
| Number of part time, female graduate students | 323 |
| Total number of part time graduate students | 532 |
| Total number of male graduate students | 245 |
| Total number of female graduate students | 471 |
| Total number of graduate students | 716 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 810 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 1,031 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,841 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 1,055 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 1,502 |
| Total enrollment | 2,557 |
| Tuition year | 2024-2025 |
| In-state tuition* | $14,192 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $14,192 |
| Fees | $225 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic year.) |