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North Park University
North Park University says yes to 68.5% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $59,572 median earnings.
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North Park University sits in Chicago proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Evangelical Covenant Church of America affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $86,581 four years out. 44.3% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,818 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 61.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, North Park University received 3,468 applications and admitted 2,526 (72.8%), with 455 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. North Park University's 68.5% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How North Park University compares
| North Park University | Illinois median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 68.5% | 77% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $36,710 | $31,360 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $59,572 | $58,572 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors North Park University: $59,572 median at year ten, versus $58,572 across Illinois institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $36,710 regardless of where you're from. At North Park University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,818 — North Park University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
57.7% graduate within six years. Roughly 42% don't — ask a North Park University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at North Park University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,581 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $65,032 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $62,972 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,958 |
| Psychology, General | $56,062 |
| Biology, General | $55,253 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $44,098 |
Median earnings for these 7 North Park University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $59,572 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 45 additional North Park University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for North Park University?
North Park University doesn't look at test scores; its 68.5% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is North Park University's acceptance rate?
72.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,526 admitted from 3,468 applicants.
How much does North Park University cost?
At North Park University, published tuition is $36,710 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is North Park University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do North Park University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $59,572 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Illinois
- North Central College — 77.3% admitted
- Northern Illinois University — 69.8% admitted
- Northeastern Illinois University — 74.6% admitted
- Moody Bible Institute — 82.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.