Skip to Main Content
© Mapbox / © OpenStreetMap
College

North Park University

#674 in Best Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Chicago, IL
  • 631 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B
  2. Value
    B+
  3. Diversity
    A
  4. Campus
    B
  5. Athletics
    B-
  6. Party Scene
    C+
  7. Professors
    B-
  8. Location
    A
  9. Dorms
    B-
  10. Campus Food
    C
  11. Student Life
    B
  12. Safety
    B-
View Full Report Card
North Park University is ...
Private not-for-profit, Evangelical
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Address
3225 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
Website
northpark.edu
Work Here? Claim Your College

North Park University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
49%
Application Deadline
—
SAT Range
872-1160
ACT Range
18-24
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
—
Improve Your SAT/ACT Scores with Test Prep

Cost

Net Price
$20,076/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $16,218/ year
  • $30-48k
    $16,496/ year
  • $49-75k
    $18,207/ year
  • $76-110k
    $20,212/ year
  • $110k+
    $23,779/ year
Student Loan Options from Lenders
Learn More
  • 1% Cash Back + affordable rates starting at 3.82% APR w/auto debit discount
  • No application, origination or disbursement fees

Academics

Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
71%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.42 responses
68%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.47 responses
60%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.47 responses
Do You Work at North Park University? Claim Your College Today!
Claim your free account to keep your college's data up-to-date and get insights on user activity for your profile.

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management
    110 Graduates
  • Nursing
    98 Graduates
  • Psychology
    26 Graduates
  • Hospital Management
    25 Graduates
  • Biology
    24 Graduates
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
    20 Graduates
  • Sociology
    18 Graduates
  • Communications
    17 Graduates
  • English
    16 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    15 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,884Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
10%
Pell Grant
37%
Varsity Athletes
21%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 34 responses
Report
  • Accepting
    50%
  • Faith
    21%
  • Humble
    18%
  • Close minded christians
    6%
  • Off
    3%
  • White liberal enablers
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
55%
Poll
80%
of students say they don't have Greek life.54 responses
Poll
55%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.71 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 37 responses
Report
  • Multi cultural, diverse
    51%
  • Accepting Christan
    16%
  • Warming
    16%
  • Swedish s
    14%
  • cliquey
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$42,400/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
53%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
75%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.28 responses
Colleges like North Park University
More

North Park University Reviews

631 reviews
All Categories
I just recently began my time at North Park and I am studying Nursing. So far, my experience has been fantastic! I love the diversity in the school, the way the nursing program is set up, such as the classes and when they are taken, and my teachers have all been educated very well on the subjects they are teaching. I think the level of difficulty in the classes is also at a great spot. Something I would like to see change is adding more clubs on campus. I believe this would help all students, including commuter students, become more involved on campus.
Start Your Review of North Park University
Rate It!
I lived on campus, and the wonderful thing about on campus at North Park is that you get to know your community really quickly! Other students are familiar and for an extrovert like me, I really felt like my classmates were the people that I was safe to be myself and learn how to grow up around. The campus was beautiful, if small-ish. The professors were fully invested into their students, and the freedom to question and listen and respond was marvelous. Highly recommended!
North Park University is a really great campus to get your college education. It is full of the latest technology and is full of diversity. I feel these are what makes this university so unique! The professors are extremely caring and are always willing to help out if needed. It is located in Chicago which is definitely a plus. There are so many things to learn about and explore in this big city. The people are truly amazing and this makes my college experience so rewarding. The opportunities are endless. North Park is located near the home of the Chicago Cubs! It was an awesome feeling to be part of the World Series 2016! I am only a sophomore at North Park, and I hope I am given the opportunity to graduate from here. The tuition is very expensive for me, but I'm trying my best to get really good grades and apply for available scholarships.