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North Park University
Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 69%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $15,949
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 52%
- Median earnings
- $61,717
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
North Park University is a private nonprofit college in Chicago, IL with 1,818 undergraduates. It admits 69% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $15,949 per year ($13,979 for families earning under $30,000). 52% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $61,717 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 69%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 3,468
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,526
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 18%
- of admitted students enrolled
What North Park University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordConsidered
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $45,761
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $38,250
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$13,979
- $30–48k$13,496
- $48–75k$13,469
- $75–110k$16,182
- $110k+$24,869
Get a personal estimate with North Park University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 52%
- Freshman retention
- 62%
- Median earnings
- $61,717
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,818
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 50%
- White28%
- Hispanic35%
- Black11%
- Asian8%
North Park University FAQ
What is North Park University's acceptance rate?+
North Park University admits 69% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is North Park University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to North Park University?+
In Fall 2023, 3,468 students applied to North Park University and 2,526 were admitted; 455 enrolled.
Does North Park University consider legacy status?+
No. North Park University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does North Park University require an essay?+
North Park University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does North Park University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $45,761 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,949.
What is North Park University's graduation rate?+
52% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 147679 · How we use this data
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