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North Park University Admission Requirements

Chicago, Illinois

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Your chances of getting into North Park University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

67%
Admission Difficulty for North Park University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at North Park University is 67%.  Its admission rate is the 15th lowest in Illinois.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into North Park University and can you get accepted?

North Park University is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 2,721 out of the 4,053 who applied were admitted.

The school has easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 64 percent on standardized admission tests. North Park University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.14. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to North Park University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.14 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 1030 on the SAT
  • Score 23 on the ACT
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to North Park University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 19% of students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

North Park University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

890-1162

Applicants Submitting SAT 

19%
SAT Scores for North Park University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 450
SAT Math 25th 440
SAT Composite 25th 890
SAT Scores for North Park University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 582
SAT Math 75th 580
SAT Composite 75th 1162
Average SAT Score 1030

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to North Park University?

North Park University is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "considered but not required".

Students who get into North Park University score in the top 79 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 890-1162 and the average score is 1030.  North Park University ranks #36 in the state of Illinois for highest average SAT composite score. You should target scoring 1030 or above to be competitive with most other applicants.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1026, you have around a 67% chance of being admitted. A 1026 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 79% chance of getting in.

North Park University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1162 and Above Good >79%
1026 to 1162 Avg + 67%-79%
890 to 1026 Avg - 52%-67%
754 to 890 Reach 36%-52%
Less than 754 Low <36%
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North Park University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

20-26 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

6%
ACT Scores for North Park University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 20
ACT Math 25th 17
ACT Composite 25th 20
ACT Scores for North Park University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 24
ACT Math 75th 24
ACT Composite 75th 26
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into North Park University?

North Park University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

North Park University regularly accepts students who score 20 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 49 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 20-26.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

North Park University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >79%
23 to 26 Avg + 67%-79%
20 to 23 Avg - 52%-67%
17 to 20 Reach 36%-52%
Less than 17 Low <36%
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North Park University GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.14

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into North Park University?

You need about average high school grades to get into North Park University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at North Park University was 3.14 on the 4.0 scale. This indicates that primarily B average high school students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #51 in Illinois for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as North Park University accepts 67% of students who apply.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

North Park University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,205 1,848 4,053
Accepted 1,577 1,144 2,721
Acceptance Rate 72% 62% 67%
Enrolled 272 192 464
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% 17% 17%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jun 1, 2023

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jun 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to North Park University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to North Park University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

North Park University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at North Park University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=147679 IPEDS survey data for North Park University.

FAQs

Does North Park University prefer SAT or ACT?

19% of students submit their SAT scores to North Park University. 6% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into North Park University?

67% of those who apply are granted admission to North Park University. Admission competition is low and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for North Park University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 890 and 1162. 19% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for North Park University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 20 and 26. 6% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.