North Park University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	975
Religious affiliation	Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	67%
Students retention rate	70%
On-time graduation rate	61%

Located in Chicago, Illinois, North Park University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

North Park University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, North Park University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 70% at North Park University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

67.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,050

Cost of attendance at North Park University in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,050

Cost of attendance at North Park University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at North Park University received on average $19,942 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$19,942

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	171	49%	$4,612	$788,645
Other Federal Grant	171	49%	$5,217	$892,145
State Grant/Scholarships	175	50%	$4,848	$848,358
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	351	100%	$14,983	$5,259,203
Total Grant & Scholarships	351	100%	$19,942	$6,999,706

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of North Park University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of North Park University students is 61.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 65.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 54.3%.

61.2%

asian 70.0% 14 students
African American 26.1% 6 students
white 66.7% 116 students
unknown 50.0% 2 students
hawaiian 42.9% 3 students
hispanic 56.8% 54 students
International Students 69.2% 9 students
Mixed Race 68.2% 15 students

Sport Conferences

Football College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Baseball College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Basketball College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Track and Cross Country College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

North Park University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

North Park University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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