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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

67.1%

In Fall 2021, a total of 464 first-time undergrad students enrolled at North Park University. Among these students, 88 (0%) submitted SAT scores, while 27 (0%), submitted ACT scores.

The data shows that the SAT was more popular among the first-time enrolled students, with a majority of students opting for this test.

Average SAT Score

1026

Students submitting SAT Score

Out of the total 2721 admitted students 88 students submitted their SAT score when applying.

19%

For the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, 50% of their scores fell within the following range 890-1162. Specifically, in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, 50% of admitted students scored between 450 and 582, while 25% scored below 450 and another 25% scored above 582.

In the Math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 440 and 580, while 25% scored below 440 and 25% achieved a score of 580. The data suggests that, applicants with a composite SAT score of 1026 or higher have competitive chances of gaining admission to North Park University.

Overall, for the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, their scores placed most of them in the lower range, just above 22% of test takers nationally.

  • Reading and Writing

    450-582
  • Math

    440-580

Average ACT Score

The average ACT score of admitted students for Fall 2021 enrollment season.

23

Students who Submitted ACT Score

Out of the 2721 admitted students 27 students submitted their ACT score when applying.

6%

Similar to the SAT, North Park University does not require applicants to submit either SAT or ACT scores. However, during the Fall 2021 admissions season, around 6% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

The middle 50% of admitted students received a composite ACT score between 20 and 26, with 25% scoring above 26 and another 25% scoring below 20.

For the admitted students who submitted ACT scores, their scores placed most of them around the middle, above 50% of test takers nationally.

  • English

    20-24
  • Math

    17-24
  • Composite

    20-26

Applicants Stats

The following table details the number of students who applied, admitted, and enrolled in North Park University during the Fall 2021 enrollment season.

Total Men Women
Applicants 4,053 1,848 2,205
Admitted students 2,721 1,144 1,577
Enrolled students 464 192 272
Acceptance rate 67% 62% 72%
Yield rate 17% 17% 17%
    • Total Applicants

      During the Fall 2021 enrollment season, North Park University received a total of 4,053 applications. These applications included 1,848 male applicants and 2,205 female applicants.
    • Admitted Students

      Out of the 4,053 applicants, North Park University admitted 2,721 students. Among the admitted students, there were 1,144 males and 1,577 females who received offers of admission.
    • Enrolled Students

      Among the admitted students, 464 students chose to enroll at North Park University. This means that 464 students accepted the admission offers and officially registered to attend the university for the Fall 2021 term. Among the enrolled students, 192 were male and 272 were female.
    • Acceptance Rate

      The acceptance rate is the percentage of applicants who were offered admission. In this case, North Park University had an overall acceptance rate of 67% for the Fall 2021 enrollment season. When we break it down by gender, the acceptance rate for male applicants was 62% while the acceptance rate for female applicants was 72%.
    • Yield Rate

      The yield rate is the percentage of admitted students who actually chose to enroll at the university. North Park University had an overall yield rate of 17% for the Fall 2021 term. The yield rate for male admitted students was 17%, and for female admitted students, it was 17%.

Admission and Enrollment Trends

The following table presents the application, admission, and enrollment statistics for North Park University over the past 7 years.

Applicants Admitted Students Acceptance Rate Enrolled Students Yield Rate
Year Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women
2015 3,901 1,404 2,497 1,929 622 1,307 49% 44% 52% 358 140 218 19% 22% 17%
2016 1,925 663 1,260 1,813 614 1,199 94% 93% 95% 378 156 222 21% 25% 18%
2017 4,839 1,980 2,859 2,600 963 1,637 54% 49% 57% 388 163 225 15% 17% 14%
2018 4,528 1,909 2,619 2,109 788 1,321 47% 41% 50% 421 232 189 20% 29% 14%
2019 4,435 1,843 2,592 2,113 799 1,314 48% 43% 51% 371 146 225 18% 18% 17%
2020 4,782 1,914 2,868 2,102 801 1,301 44% 42% 45% 351 145 206 17% 18% 16%
2021 4,053 1,848 2,205 2,721 1,144 1,577 67% 62% 72% 464 192 272 17% 17% 17%

Admission Requirements

Fall 2021

North Park University uses the following list of admission requirements and recommended documents when evaluating students' applications. All documents listed under the Required sections must be submitted with your application, but those listed under the Recommended section are optional.

North Park University is a test-optional college where applicants are not required to submit standardized test (SAT or ACT) scores with their applications. Test scores are considered if submitted, but they are not mandatory. In the 1 enrollment season, 1 of admitted students submitted SAT scores, and 1 submitted ACT scores for admission. Please double-check with the school to verify the current and complete admission requirements.

Required

  • Secondary school GPA
  • Recommendation letters

Recommended

  • Secondary school rank
  • Completion of college-preparatory program
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Considered

  • Secondary school record
  • Test scores (SAT/ACT)

Neither required nor recommended

  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • Other tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Accepted Credits

Fall 2021

The following is a list of college preparatory work and life experience that are accepted at North Park University.

  • Credit for life experiences

    Accepted
  • Advanced placement (AP) credits

    Accepted
  • Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)

    Accepted

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