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Campus Vibe
Small & IntimateUrbanPrivateBusiness Focus
Known for business
North Park University is a private institution in Chicago with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,572 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,191.
Established
1891
Motto
"In Thy Light Shall We See Light""Preparing Students for Lives of Significance and Service"
Mascot
Ragnar
Type
Private university
Conference
Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III
Campus Visits
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73%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,844Students
11:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$59,572Earnings 10yr
$18,191Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate72.8%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$35,325
Room & Board$10,775
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$42,040
Average Net Price$18,191
Median Debt at Graduation$25,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$270
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$17,309
$30–48K$15,518
$48–75K$17,712
$75–110K$18,776
$110K+$23,154
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$18,191
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
46.3%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,875
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (72)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,844
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
43%
Race & Ethnicity
White 30%
Black 9%
Hispanic 35%
Asian 8%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 11%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate56.0%
Freshman Retention68.8%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$49,326
8 Years$53,586
10 Years$59,572
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$44,100
Men
$48,100
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Vikings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112Above Average
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
68°Sep
55°Oct
42°Nov
30°Dec
25°Jan
28°Feb
38°Mar
50°Apr
62°May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)