North Park University
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$31,430
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About North Park University
North Park University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Chicago, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,846, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 44%. The university offers 59 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 59%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $31,430.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
44% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
75% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
59% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Considered (not required)
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*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 Percentile 19-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 940-1122
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Students enrolled
87%
Online student enrollment
10:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
40%
Hispanic
25%
Black
13%
Asian
9%
Unknown
5%
Non-U.S. Citizen
4%
Two or more races
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
60%
Socio-economic diversity
50% 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
11
Total Online Enrollment
2,458
Percent of Programs Online
87% On-campus
13% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 7% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 30% online
Doctorate 50% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $31,430 | $31,430 |
Graduate | $13,896 | $13,896 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
On-campus room and board | $9,810 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,700 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $9,810 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,200 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,200 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $44,940 | $44,940 |
Off-campus without family | $45,440 | $45,440 |
Off-campus with family | $35,630 | $35,630 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
66%
State Grant Aid
47%
Institution Grant Aid
99%
Pell Grant
50%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
$40k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division III with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Advertising
BA
MA
DOC
4Education
BA
MA
DOC
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Multicultural Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
5Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
6English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
7Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
8Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
9History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
BA
MA
DOC
12Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
13Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
14Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
15Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
16Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
17Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
18Theology And Religious Vocations
BA
MA
DOC
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Youth Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Theology/Theological Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religious Education
BA
MA
DOC
Bible/Biblical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv
BA
MA
DOC
19Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Voice and Opera
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
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