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North Park University

Chicago, Illinois 60625-4895

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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
73%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,844Students
11:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$59,572Earnings 10yr
$18,191Net Price

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

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

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

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