At a glance
Average net price
$16,948
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
57.7%
Admission rate
69%
Undergrad size
1,818
In-state tuition
$36,710
Out-of-state tuition
$36,710
Cost of attendance
$44,172
Median earnings (10y)
$59,572
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 23
- Retention
- 61.7%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (31%), health (19%), stem (15%).
- STEM15%
- Health19%
- Business31%
- Humanities & arts12%
- Social sciences15%
- Trades & services8%
- Business31.2%~568 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions18.5%~337 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Biological sciences11.1%~201 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology7.5%~136 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~131 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education5.0%~90 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication3.0%~55 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~50 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering2.5%~45 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences2.2%~40 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Theology1.9%~35 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.9%~35 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.4%~25 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.4%~25 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.3%~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
34 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 192 | $43,981 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 133 | $64,814 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 110 | $59,735 | — |
| Education, General. | Master's | 95 | $52,020 | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master's | 94 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 71 | $91,035 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 68 | $31,061 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 66 | $28,644 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 60 | $36,833 | $25,495 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 46 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 43 | $42,643 | — |
| Religious Education. | Master's | 38 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 20 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 18 | $40,705 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 18 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | $30,666 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Bible/Biblical Studies. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | 11 | — | — |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education. | Master's | 10 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Music. | Master's | 6 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About North Park University
North Park University is a mid-sized institution located in Chicago, Illinois, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,818 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at North Park University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $16,948 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $36,710 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $44,172 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 57.7%, a above-average completion outcome. 61.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $59,572 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
North Park University confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (31% of credentials), health (19% of credentials), stem (15% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
North Park University accepts 69% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.
Location & campus
Set in Chicago, Illinois (city), North Park University draws students from across Illinois and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about North Park University
Q.How much does North Park University cost?
The average net price at North Park University is $16,948 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $44,172.
Q.What is the graduation rate at North Park University?
North Park University has a 6-year graduation rate of 57.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into North Park University?
North Park University admits 69% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do North Park University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median North Park University graduate earns $59,572 per year.
Q.What is tuition at North Park University?
Published tuition is $36,710 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is North Park University located?
North Park University is located in Chicago, Illinois (ZIP 60625).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with North Park University at their official website.