North Park University

Overview

North Park University, located on the North Side of Chicago, Illinois, is a private, Christian institution established in 1891. The university's urban campus spreads across 33 acres, featuring a blend of traditional and modern architecture, with convenient access to the city's diverse cultural and professional opportunities. North Park offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable strengths in health sciences, business, and music. The institution maintains a holistic admissions process with a moderately selective acceptance rate. Providing a residential experience, North Park University offers on-campus housing options to its students. Academically, it fosters an environment that emphasizes interfaith dialog and service learning, aligning with its affiliation with the Evangelical Covenant Church.

In the most recent statistical year 5,039 prospective students applied, and 3,427 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 502 enrolled in the school.  1,851 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 809 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $33,350 plus fees of $670. North Park University is ranked 593 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.