North Park University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3750 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1061 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #989 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #43 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #16 of 38 | In Chicago |
| #2387 of 4,461 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Covenant Church of America
- Acceptance rate
- 69%
- Undergraduates
- 1,841
- Graduates
- 716
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.northpark.edu
North Park University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
North Park University has an acceptance rate of 69% and is among the top 31% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 64% | 73% |
| Applicants | 4,309 | 1,915 | 2,227 |
| Admissions | 2,952 | 1,231 | 1,620 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 423 | 192 | 217 |
798 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
335 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 829 (32%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 734 (29%) |
| Black or African American | 282 (11%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 279 (11%) |
| Asian | 210 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 136 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 77 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend North Park University is $20,372 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,845 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,843 |
| $48-75K | $16,067 |
| $75-110K | $19,208 |
| $110K+ | $22,964 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,070 | $14,192 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,070 | $14,192 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,070 | $14,192 |
| Fee in-district | $640 | $225 |
| Fee in-state | $640 | $225 |
| Fee out-of-state | $640 | $225 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 887 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,920 |
| Room charge | $5,610 |
| Meal charge | $6,310 |
North Park University majors
North Park University has granted 362 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs, 216 master's across 17 programs, and 5 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at North Park University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 98 | 31 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 51 | ||
| Education, General | 47 | ||
| Psychology, General | 27 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 26 | ||
| Religious Education | 24 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 19 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 17 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 15 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 15 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 14 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 13 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 13 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 12 | 1 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 10 | ||
| Nursing Science | 10 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 10 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 9 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | ||
| Biochemistry | 8 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 7 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 7 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 6 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 6 | ||
| Music, General | 6 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 5 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 4 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Urban Ministry | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other | 2 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 2 | ||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 2 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 2 | ||
| Advertising | 1 | ||
| General Studies | 1 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 1 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 1 | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies | 1 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 362 | 216 | 5 |
North Park University has a graduation rate of 58%, which is among the 42% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 58% | 50% | 64% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
North Park University has published 594 scientific papers with 4,853 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 8 | 10 |
| 1994 | 4 | 14 |
| 1995 | 7 | 9 |
| 1996 | 5 | 10 |
| 1997 | 5 | 10 |
| 1998 | 3 | 21 |
| 1999 | 4 | 9 |
| 2000 | 7 | 17 |
| 2001 | 7 | 33 |
| 2002 | 6 | 28 |
| 2003 | 10 | 29 |
| 2004 | 7 | 47 |
| 2005 | 12 | 29 |
| 2006 | 10 | 54 |
| 2007 | 17 | 66 |
| 2008 | 24 | 77 |
| 2009 | 29 | 107 |
| 2010 | 19 | 118 |
| 2011 | 23 | 135 |
| 2012 | 17 | 135 |
| 2013 | 18 | 166 |
| 2014 | 14 | 184 |
| 2015 | 18 | 183 |
| 2016 | 31 | 189 |
| 2017 | 35 | 195 |
| 2018 | 20 | 223 |
| 2019 | 14 | 269 |
| 2020 | 26 | 318 |
| 2021 | 20 | 363 |
| 2022 | 37 | 377 |
| 2023 | 29 | 393 |
| 2024 | 21 | 474 |
| 2025 | 11 | 439 |
North Park University alumni
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TimTheTatman
- Years
- 1990-.. (age 36)
- Occupations
- singervlogger
- Biography
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Timothy John Betar, better known as TimTheTatman, is an American live streamer and YouTube personality.
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Nancy Faust
- Occupations
- organist
- Biography
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Nancy Faust is an American former stadium organist for Major League Baseball's Chicago White Sox.
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Arthur W. Wermuth
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
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Arthur William Wermuth Jr., dubbed the "One-Man Army of Bataan", was a United States Army officer during World War II and a prisoner of war from April 1942 until August 1945.
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James R. Thompson
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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James Robert Thompson Jr. was an American politician and federal prosecutor who served as the 37th governor of Illinois from 1977 to 1991. He was Illinois's longest-serving governor, having been elected to four consecutive terms and holding the office for 14 years, and is also the only governor to have served more than two terms. A member of the Republican Party, Thompson was known as a "Rockefeller Republican", governing during his tenure as both a fiscal conservative and social liberal.
General info
| Founded | 1891 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Preparing Students for Lives of Significance and Service |
| Colors | blue, yellow |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 429 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3225 W Foster Ave Chicago, Illinois, 60625-4895 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,746,000 |
| Phone | 7732446200 |