About North Park University

Founded in 1891, North Park University. is a Private college. Located in Illinois, which is a city setting in Illinois, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 2,123 full time undergraduate students, and 920 full time graduate students.

The North Park University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 11:1. There are 116 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at North Park University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate94%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range872-1160
ACT Range18-24

Admissions at are considered Less Selective, with ,13% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 20 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

77% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 40% were in the top quarter, and 15% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at North Park University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
0%
“We know about current events and vote”
82%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
18%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
9%
“Sometimes, but not often”
82%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
9%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
9%
“I only go out in groups”
18%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
73%
“I feel extremely safe”
9%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
55%
“We bought the gear”
36%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
9%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
73%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
18%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
73%
“They keep regular office hours”
27%
“They”re always available”
73%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
18%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
9%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
27%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
55%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
9%
“We only party on weekends”
9%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
36%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
55%
“There might be people who do”
9%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
0%
“We know about current events and vote”
82%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
18%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
9%
“Sometimes, but not often”
82%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
9%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
9%
“I only go out in groups”
18%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
73%
“I feel extremely safe”
9%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
55%
“We bought the gear”
36%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
9%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
73%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
18%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
73%
“They keep regular office hours”
27%
“They”re always available”
73%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
18%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
9%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
27%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
55%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
9%
“We only party on weekends”
9%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
36%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
55%
“There might be people who do”
9%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    59 Students rated on-campus housing 3.5 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    41 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    60 Students rated campus food 2.4 stars. 3 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    64 Students rated campus facilities 3.8 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    64 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 66 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    64 Students rated school activities 3.7 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    64 Students rated local services 4.4 stars. 56 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    64 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.

North Park University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of North Park University?

16 Students rated North Park University

Pauline - 11/08/2020

It's a very welcoming university and everyone is super helpful in times of need. I was super nervous and overwhelmed about attending college for the first time, but the overall staff were very kind and useful in terms of keeping the campus open with safety practices and helping students find their way in remote learning.

Herman - 07/11/2020

North Park University is a great school to attend on the North side of Chicago. It's in a safe area of Chicago and is a decent sized school. My favorite thing about North Park are the size of the classes, this really allows you to get a one on one interaction with your professors.

Samantha - 02/16/2020

North Park University is a dream come true for me. From the moment I first stepped onto campus, I knew this would be the place where I got my degree. Despite not having the best campus dining or best residence halls, North Park has provided me with amazing academics and outstanding professors who are always there whenever I need help.

Claudia - 01/05/2020

Going to North Park University has changed me. At the end of my senior year of high school, I was not sure where I want to go. I thought North Park was a small school with little to do. I had the perception that going to a big school like UIC or Loyola would be better since I would get the college feel more, as I believed. However, that is not the case. Now that I attend North Park I love it. All my assumptions were very incorrect. Just because it is not a huge school does not mean those who attend will not get the college feel. North Park University really is a great campus. When I first entered one of the buildings on my first day, I saw students sitting around talking together and studying. I saw people playing outdoors. I saw professors talking to students as they walk around campus. I immediately got the college feel and was super satisfied. It is extremely safe and everyone there is respectful of those around them. Students are not just a face in the crowd, professors and staff members value every student. For example, in my Anatomy class, the professor made it her duty to remember each student's name which she mastered in just three days. She made it her priority to remember everyone's name in the lecture so that she can learn about each student which begins with respecting them and learning their names. This was a shock to me because everyone always told me that in college professors will not take the time to know you, which is very incorrect at North Park University. Professors take time to get to know the students they teach and work. Not only are professors at North Park amazing, but so are the students. Students generally respect the campus, teachers, and other students. I have never witnessed any students being disrespectful of the environment. For example, in one of my classes, there was a student with a disability and everyone in the class tried to make that person feel comfortable instead of making them feel like an outcast due to their disability. These are all reasons why North Park University is such a great school. Personally, I can't imagine myself at any other school. North Park University has really made my college experience an amazing one. I can not wait to see what my future at North Park holds, but I know no matter what it will be great. I strongly recommend this school for anyone who wants to feel apart of a community regardless of living on campus.

North Park University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at North Park University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for North Park University is 94%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I have received a tremendous amount of pride. My experience has taught me to be more responsible for others. I realized that I can make the world a better place in helping people with there problems, by helping in this way it has made me feel better inside. Being able to interact with people everyday is the best feeling I could get therefore, a bigger self-esteem. Now I know I can do anything, and I have accomplished more than what I realized I could do. I value all the moments I spend in college because it has givin me the knowledge to succeed in my life. I will always cherish my years in college. Now I have the confidence to go out into the world and make it a better place. With the experience that I have already, has lead me moving forward in continuing my education.

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  3. What's unique about your campus?

    Chicago was the best thing about my school. Being in the city limits allowed many learning opportunities to engage in the community and make a positive difference as well as explore and be engulfed in the culture of the city.

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  4. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone shouldn't attend the university if they aren't interested in the liberal arts education.

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  5. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I would have known more about financial aid. I'm always panicking and worrying about how I'm going to get tuition paid, and it gets worse every semester. It's been a major struggle for me the past couple of semesters, but I just keep telling myself it will be worth it when I have that degree in a few years.

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  6. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Our food is not that great yet it is pretty pricey. ARAMARK is our provider and I would consider it to be the worst part of our school! We need to get a new program in with more food choices and more flexible dining hours.

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  7. What kind of person should attend this school?

    The majority of people here are very religious. Many are still down to earth, and focused on success.

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  8. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    A small campus located in a large city which give a small town feel, yet the big city experiences.

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  9. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    North Park University is a smaller campus, and allows for a closer relationship between students and faculty. You are not treated like just another number attending campus. The Academic Advisor is very helpful. North Park University's Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management touts itself as one of the best schools in its region, if not the nation. Given the list of faculty members, access to Professional Development Workshops, and Annual "bootcamp" for new nonprofit CEOs, I am certain that I've made the right choice!

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  10. Describe the students at your school.

    My fellow classmates are usually kind people who love the university.

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  11. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frusterating thing is that people aren't always in their office when you're looking for them.

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  12. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for being founded by swedish people.

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  13. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The North Park University campus is beautiful. When you're on campus, it is so quiet and serene that you hardly realize you are in Chicago. There is a river that runs through the campus, surrounded by hundreds of beautiful trees and plants everywhere you look. It's also within walking distance of two CTA train stops that will take you anywhere you want to go in the city. This school allows you to experience the excitement and buzz of Chicago while having a calm and relaxing campus to return to a the end of a busy day.

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Student Body

Students

63%

female

37%

male

2,123

Total Undergrad Enrollment

920

Total Grad Students

25%

Out-Of-State

71%

In-State

4%

International

Organizations

25

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

35%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
7%
% Black or African-American
8%
% Hispanic/Latino
24%
% White or Caucasian
46%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

99% of students attending North Park University receive some sort of financial aid. 39% were awarded federal grants. While 75% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$27,210

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,000

Books and Supplies

$9,310

Room and Board

37,520

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$16,218
$30 - $48K
$16,496
$48 - $75K
$18,207
$75 - $110K
$20,212
$110K & UP
$23,779

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