North Park University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About North Park University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Evangelical Covenant Church of America
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
North Park University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Chicago, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,876, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 73%. The university offers 49 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 56%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $34,685.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High school transcriptNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Letter of recommendationRequired to be considered for admission
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile19-23
SAT 25th-75th Percentile890-1162
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
3k
Students enrolled
41%
Online student enrollment
11:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
34%
Unknown
6%
Black
10%
Hispanic
28%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
10%
Asian
8%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
52% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
8
Total Online Enrollment
1,086
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.41% online, 59% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
89% On-campus
11% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's4% online
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's26% online
Doctorate25% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $34,685 | $34,685 |
| Graduate | $15,966 | $15,966 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| On-campus room and board | $10,775 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,500 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $12,000 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,500 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,500 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $48,960 | $48,960 |
| Off-campus without family | $52,185 | $52,185 |
| Off-campus with family | $40,185 | $40,185 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
53%
State Grant Aid
53%
Institution Grant Aid
99%
Pell Grant
52%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$26k
Average student debtafter graduation
$40k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Softball
- Tennis
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Education. | |||
| 5 | Engineering. | |||
| 6 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 7 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 8 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 9 | History. | |||
| 10 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 11 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 12 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 13 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
| 14 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 15 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 16 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 17 | Psychology. | |||
| 18 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 19 | Theology And Religious Vocations. | |||
| 20 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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