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North Park University

Chicago, ILPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 69% Acceptance
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69%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$16,948
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.8K
Students
Small campus body
$49,326
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

North Park University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Chicago, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 69%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.8K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
69% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading516 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math510 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite23 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
69%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing31% of degrees
Health Sciences19% of degrees
Biological Sciences11% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,101
Earnings 5yr: $116,050
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,581
Earnings 5yr: $83,592
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,257
Earnings 5yr: $82,188
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,032
Earnings 5yr: $60,960
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,648
Earnings 5yr: $66,298
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,656
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,972
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,958
Earnings 5yr: $68,284
Debt: $27,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,062
Earnings 5yr: $49,267
Debt: $27,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,253
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,098
Earnings 5yr: $52,061
Debt: $25,495
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $49,609
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $45,665
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $42,315
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Bible/Biblical Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$16,948
In-State Tuition$36,710
Out-of-State Tuition$36,710
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

44%
Pell Grants
50%
Take Loans
64%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$49,326
+21% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$59,572

Completion Signals

58%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
62%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,875
Est. Monthly Payment
$215/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

44%
Men
56%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
37%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$61,727
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