North Park University
Basic Information
Type
Private
Geographical Reach
Regional
Religious Affiliation
Evangelical Covenant Church
Location
Chicago, IL
Population
7,500,000
Website
https://www.northpark.edu/
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
1,844
Men / Women
44% / 56%
White
31%
Hispanic
28%
Black
14%
International
12%
Asian
7%
Mixed
3%
Native American
0%
From State
81%
From Region
5%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
33%
Health Sciences
24%
Life & Natural Sciences
11%
Arts
4%
Education
4%
Engineering
2%
Physical Sciences & Math
1%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$36,710
Est. Cost of Attendance
$44,172
10-Year ROI
$183,000
ROI Percentile
75th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
62%
4-Year Graduation Rate
44%
6-Year Graduation Rate
58%
Transfer-Out Rate
0%
Weather
Comfortable Days
105 (50%)
Sunshine Hours
2,508 (33%)
Days Without Precipitation
241 (38%)
Admissions
Uses Common App
Yes
Acceptance Rate
67%
Yield (Unbound)
14%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Graduate Degrees
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 0 | #258 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 4 | #527 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | 1 | #561 |
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | 182 | 36% / 64% | 4% | $52,794 | 94% | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 9 — | 78% / 22% | 22% | $80,026 | 87 | — | |
| Mathematics | 5 — | 20% / 80% | 0% | $66,054 | 71 | — | |
| Systems Science and Theory | — — | — | — | $72,800 | 80 | — | |
| Biochemistry | 8 — | 38% / 62% | 0% | $57,531 | 52 | — | |
| Biology | 13 — | 23% / 77% | 0% | $54,148 | 43 | 97% | |
| Biomedical Sciences | 17 — | 18% / 82% | 0% | $54,148 | 43 | 97% | |
| Molecular Biology | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 50% | $58,287 | 54 | — | |
| Kinesiology | 26 — | 62% / 38% | 4% | $52,061 | 36 | 100% | |
| Advertising | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 100% | $57,131 | 51 | — | |
| Biblical Studies | 6 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $49,121 | 28 | — | |
| Communication | 10 — | 10% / 90% | 10% | $45,665 | 19 | 100% | |
| Communication | — — | — | — | $45,827 | 19 | — | |
| Criminal Justice | 4 +2 | 75% / 25% | 0% | $60,960 | 61 | 92% | |
| English | 5 +1 | 40% / 60% | 0% | $44,366 | 16 | — | |
| General Studies | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $61,713 | 62 | 100% | |
| History | 7 +4 | 71% / 29% | 0% | $49,286 | 28 | — | |
| International Studies | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $55,283 | 46 | — | |
| Peace Studies | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $55,602 | 47 | — | |
| Philosophy | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 100% | $48,989 | 28 | — | |
| Political Science | 6 +1 | 33% / 67% | 0% | $55,742 | 47 | — | |
| Pre-Ministry Studies | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $50,254 | 31 | — | |
| Psychology | 27 +3 | 19% / 81% | 0% | $49,267 | 28 | 86% | |
| Sociology | 2 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $50,760 | 33 | — | |
| Spanish | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $52,414 | 38 | — | |
| Early Childhood Education | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $42,315 | 12 | 92% | |
| Education | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $42,315 | 12 | 92% | |
| Elementary Education | 5 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $42,315 | 12 | 92% | |
| Junior High/Middle School Education | — — | — | — | $45,386 | 18 | — | |
| Physical Education | 7 — | 71% / 29% | 0% | $49,609 | 29 | 89% | |
| Secondary Education | — +7 | — | — | $45,410 | 18 | — | |
| Art | 4 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $48,250 | 25 | 94% | |
| Drama and Theatre Arts | — — | — | — | $39,097 | 8 | — | |
| Music | 6 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $44,340 | 16 | — | |
| Music Education | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $49,609 | 29 | 89% |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Business and Nonprofit Management | 113 | 58% / 42% | 14% | $67,516 | 92% | ||
| Business Administration | 98 — | 64% / 36% | 16% | $68,284 | 74 | 92% | |
| Marketing | 15 — | 20% / 80% | 0% | $62,500 | 64 | — | |
| Nonprofit Management | — — | — | — | $62,874 | 64 | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Nursing | 67 | 15% / 85% | 4% | $77,834 | 95% | ||
| Health and Wellness | 10 — | 10% / 90% | 0% | $58,542 | 55 | 94% | |
| Nursing | 51 — | 16% / 84% | 6% | $83,592 | 89 | 95% | |
| Healthcare Administration | 6 — | 17% / 83% | 0% | $61,047 | 61 | — |