North Park University
Chicago, IL
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,834
Graduate Enrollment: 900
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
Evangelical Covenant Church of America
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 67.14%
Male/Female: 39% / 61% (2017)
First generation college students: 37.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 5.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.8% (2013)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 77.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 60.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 47.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 36.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 35.4%
Black: 8.7%
Hispanic: 32.1%
Asian: 10.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 3.1%
Non-resident alien: 7.0%
Unknown race: 3.1%
Black: 8.7%
Hispanic: 32.1%
Asian: 10.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 3.1%
Non-resident alien: 7.0%
Unknown race: 3.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $39,934
In-State tuition: $33,050Out-of-State tuition: $33,050
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,125 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,700 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,125 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,700 (2022)
Average Family Income: $68,963 (2017)
Median Family Income: $45,181 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 45.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 65.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $270 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $17,677 |
| $30k-48k | $17,601 |
| $48k-75k | $17,220 |
| $75k-110k | $20,821 |
| $110k+ | $22,675 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 42%6-year graduation rate: 61%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $21,291 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 71.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 73.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 84.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 50.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 51.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $43,926 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $52,863 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 10 | $35,385 ($2,949) | $43,756 ($3,646) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 3 | $55,300 ($4,608) | $60,968 ($5,081) | ||
| Master's Degree | Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 20 | $39,900 ($3,325) | |||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 34 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 9 | $51,181 ($4,265) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 35 | $27,000 | $270 | $31,117 ($2,593) | $39,285 ($3,274) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 19 | $25,495 | $276 | $33,888 ($2,824) | $46,059 ($3,838) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Religious Education. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 1 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 44 | $27,000 | $265 | $31,438 ($2,620) | $44,426 ($3,702) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 20 | $373 | $50,512 ($4,209) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 14 | $42,889 ($3,574) | $48,806 ($4,067) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Music. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 93 | $27,000 | $284 | $71,556 ($5,963) | $76,478 ($6,373) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 42 | $301 | $94,023 ($7,835) | $109,065 ($9,089) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 97 | $27,000 | $263 | $45,684 ($3,807) | $57,733 ($4,811) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 100 | $362 | $65,488 ($5,457) | $72,744 ($6,062) | |
| Master's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 8 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $70,353Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $76,326,518 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $94,935,373 (2022)