North Park University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3899 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1091 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1020 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #45 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #17 of 38 | In Chicago |
| #2333 of 4,425 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Covenant Church of America
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 1,876
- Graduates
- 748
- 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 73% and is among the top 36% 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 | 73% | 69% | 76% |
| Applicants | 3,468 | 1,480 | 1,919 |
| Admissions | 2,526 | 1,027 | 1,460 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 455 | 220 | 217 |
847 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
239 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | 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 |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 903 (34%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 734 (28%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 273 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 261 (10%) |
| Asian | 198 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 164 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 82 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend North Park University is $19,910 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 | $17,309 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,518 |
| $48-75K | $17,712 |
| $75-110K | $18,776 |
| $110K+ | $23,154 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,685 | $15,966 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,685 | $15,966 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,685 | $15,966 |
| Fee in-district | $640 | $225 |
| Fee in-state | $640 | $225 |
| Fee out-of-state | $640 | $225 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 935 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,275 |
| Room charge | $5,450 |
| Meal charge | $5,825 |
North Park University majors
North Park University has granted 392 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs, 244 master's across 19 programs, and 6 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 | 94 | 39 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 69 | ||
| Psychology, General | 34 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 28 | 2 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 25 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 24 | ||
| Education, General | 22 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 21 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 17 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 16 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 16 | ||
| Religious Education | 16 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 15 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | 14 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 14 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 3 | 9 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 11 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 10 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 9 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 9 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 8 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | ||
| Nursing Science | 8 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | 4 | |
| Multicultural Education | 5 | ||
| Sociology, General | 5 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 4 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Biochemistry | 3 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 3 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 3 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 3 | ||
| Advertising | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Urban Ministry | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 1 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 1 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | ||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Systems Science and Theory | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 392 | 244 | 6 |
North Park University has a graduation rate of 56%, which is among the 47% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% | 48% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
North Park University has published 586 scientific papers with 4,504 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History, Environmental Science, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, Computer Science, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 6 | 11 |
| 1993 | 8 | 10 |
| 1994 | 4 | 14 |
| 1995 | 7 | 9 |
| 1996 | 5 | 11 |
| 1997 | 5 | 10 |
| 1998 | 3 | 20 |
| 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 | 78 |
| 2009 | 29 | 107 |
| 2010 | 19 | 117 |
| 2011 | 23 | 135 |
| 2012 | 17 | 135 |
| 2013 | 18 | 166 |
| 2014 | 14 | 184 |
| 2015 | 18 | 182 |
| 2016 | 31 | 189 |
| 2017 | 35 | 195 |
| 2018 | 20 | 223 |
| 2019 | 14 | 269 |
| 2020 | 25 | 318 |
| 2021 | 20 | 363 |
| 2022 | 37 | 375 |
| 2023 | 29 | 392 |
| 2024 | 20 | 472 |
North Park University alumni
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TimTheTatman
- Years
- 1990-.. (age 35)
- 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
-
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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Paul Carlson
- Occupations
- missionaryphysician
- Biography
-
Paul E. Carlson was an American physician and medical missionary who served in Wasolo, a town in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He originated from Rolling Hills Covenant Church in Southern California, which is a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church denomination. He was killed in 1964 by rebel insurgents after being falsely accused of being an American spy.
General info
| Founded | 1891 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Preparing Students for Lives of Significance and Service |
| Colors | blue, yellow |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 409 |
| 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 |