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North Park University Science & Tech Programs

North Park University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chicago, IL. A Major City Center provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

North Park University Rankings

North Park University appears in the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#30 of 188	State — Illinois
Overall Quality	#95 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#583 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is North Park University?

Contact information for North Park University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	3225 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625-4895
Phone:	7732446200
Website:	www.northpark.edu/
Admissions:	www.northpark.edu/Admissions
Financial Aid:	www.northpark.edu/Financial-Aid

How Do I Get Into North Park University?

You can apply to North Park University online at: www.northpark.edu/admissions-aid/undergraduate-admissions/getting-started-with-north-park-university/how-to-apply

North Park University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for North Park University

This is what North Park University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Neither required nor recommended
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into North Park University?

North Park University admits 68%, which means it is fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 14% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at North Park University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,915	1,231	64%
Women	2,227	1,620	73%

Can I Afford North Park University?

The average net price after aid at North Park University is $18,191. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$36,070
In-State Fees	$640
Out-of-State Tuition	$36,070
Out-of-State Fees	$640
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$36,710
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$36,710

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 24% of students at North Park University receive some form of financial aid (446 students).

About 96% of students at North Park University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,501 per student.

44% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,654.

Student Loan Debt

50% of North Park University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,735 per year.

North Park University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,048 students enrolled at North Park University. North Park University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,844 undergraduate students at North Park University, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of North Park University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	147
Black or African American	193
Hispanic	636
White	518
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	55
Non-Resident	241

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at North Park University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Illinois	297
Wisconsin	9
Indiana	8
Michigan	8
Texas	8

Additionally, approximately 13.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

North Park University Graduate Student Diversity

748 of North Park University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at North Park University, approximately 34% are male and 66% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of North Park University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	65
Black or African American	92
Hispanic	103
White	324
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	21
Non-Resident	39

Online Learning at North Park University

North Park University provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

543 undergraduate students at North Park University took at least one online class — of those, 105 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 255 students took at least one online class and 230 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at North Park University

North Park University offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

North Park University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.