North Park University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3872 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1088 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1017 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #45 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #17 of 38 | In Chicago |
| #2215 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Covenant Church of America
- Acceptance rate
- 68%
- Undergraduates
- 1,868
- Graduates
- 792
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- 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 68% and is among the top 29% 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 | 68% | 64% | 73% |
| Applicants | 5,039 | 2,209 | 2,613 |
| Admissions | 3,427 | 1,416 | 1,908 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 502 | 217 | 284 |
740 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
247 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
26 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in North Park University are 19-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not 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 |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 966 (36%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 728 (27%) |
| Black or African American | 268 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 232 (9%) |
| Asian | 216 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 158 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 80 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend North Park University is $19,029 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 | $17,420 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,665 |
| $48-75K | $15,840 |
| $75-110K | $20,043 |
| $110K+ | $21,471 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,350 | $14,004 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,350 | $14,004 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,350 | $14,004 |
| Fee in-district | $670 | $180 |
| Fee in-state | $670 | $180 |
| Fee out-of-state | $670 | $180 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 935 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,720 |
| Room charge | $5,290 |
| Meal charge | $5,430 |
North Park University majors
North Park University has granted 365 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs and 315 master's across 16 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at North Park University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 93 | 39 |
| Education, General | 73 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 64 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 39 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 36 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 34 | |
| Psychology, General | 30 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 24 | |
| Religious Education | 22 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 19 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 19 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 16 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 13 | |
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 2 | 11 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 | |
| Mathematics, General | 9 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 8 | |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 7 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 6 | |
| History, General | 6 | |
| Nursing Science | 6 | |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 5 | |
| Multicultural Education | 5 | |
| Advertising | 4 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | |
| Biochemistry | 4 | |
| Music, General | 4 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | |
| Sociology, General | 4 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Philosophy | 3 | |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other | 2 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | |
| Voice and Opera | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Environmental Studies | 1 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | |
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 1 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 365 | 315 |
North Park University has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 49% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 43% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
North Park University has published 526 scientific papers with 2,801 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 11 |
| 1992 | 6 | 9 |
| 1993 | 8 | 4 |
| 1994 | 4 | 11 |
| 1995 | 6 | 4 |
| 1996 | 4 | 7 |
| 1997 | 3 | 5 |
| 1998 | 3 | 6 |
| 1999 | 4 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 | 8 |
| 2001 | 7 | 18 |
| 2002 | 6 | 19 |
| 2003 | 10 | 22 |
| 2004 | 7 | 32 |
| 2005 | 11 | 24 |
| 2006 | 11 | 38 |
| 2007 | 16 | 43 |
| 2008 | 21 | 56 |
| 2009 | 30 | 76 |
| 2010 | 18 | 91 |
| 2011 | 22 | 102 |
| 2012 | 17 | 110 |
| 2013 | 18 | 118 |
| 2014 | 14 | 134 |
| 2015 | 14 | 134 |
| 2016 | 31 | 112 |
| 2017 | 32 | 139 |
| 2018 | 18 | 154 |
| 2019 | 12 | 172 |
| 2020 | 23 | 205 |
| 2021 | 15 | 254 |
| 2022 | 31 | 235 |
| 2023 | 24 | 264 |
North Park University alumni
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TimTheTatman
- Years
- 1990-.. (age 34)
- Occupations
- video blogger
- Biography
-
Timothy John Betar,, better known as TimTheTatman, is an American live streamer and internet personality on YouTube.
-
James R. Thompson
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
-
James Robert Thompson Jr. was an American politician, lobbyist, 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.
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Nancy Faust
- Occupations
- organist
- Biography
-
Nancy Faust is an American former stadium organist for Major League Baseball's Chicago White Sox.
-
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.
General info
| Founded | 1891 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Preparing Students for Lives of Significance and Service |
| Colors | blue, yellow |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 438 |
| 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 |