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North Park University (NPU)

Black Pinpoint 3225 West Foster Avenue | Chicago, IL | 60625-4895

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
1,402
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Acceptance Rate
71%
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Average HS GPA
3.10

Deadlines

Regular
July 1

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
470 - 580

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
460 - 590

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 24

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Testing Policies

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Class Rank
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Academic GPA
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Standardized Test Scores
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Application Essay
Recommendation(s)

Non-Academic

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Talent / Ability
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Character / Personal Qualities

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
83/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$23,290
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
On-Campus Room and Board
8600
Approximate Expenses per year
$32,890

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
14 : 1
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Total Faculty
283

Gender

Men
143
Women
140
Minority
46
International

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate

Notable Faculty

Dr. Rollo Dilworth

Professor of Music, School of Music

Dr. Scot McKnight

Professor of Biblical Studies, Biblical and Theological Studies

Dr. Linda Parkyn

Professor of Spanish, Spanish Department

Tim Lowely

Assistant Professor of Art, Art Department

Prominent Alumni

Dr. G. Timothy Johnson

Medical Editor, ABC

Kathy Holmgren

Nurse, married to Mike Holmgren, Seattle Seahawks

Dr. Glenn Palmberg

Former President, Evangelical Covenant Church

Bob Stromberg

Mime, entertainer, playwright, and author

Donna Erickson

Syndiated Columnist, Author, and Television Host

David Helwig

President and CEO, West Region, WellPoint, Inc

Dr. Dana Johnson

Expert on International Adoptions

06. Student Body

Gender

63% female37% male

Out of State

31% are out
of state69% are
in-state

Students

81% are
full time19% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,263
Foreign Countries Represented
31

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Caucasian
Unknown
International

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
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Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

Fire safety rating
60%
Students
47%
First-Year Students
69%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
No

Most Popular Places On Campus

Helwig Recreation Center

Brandel Library

Holmgren Athletic Complex

Central Campus Greenspace

Diverse neighborhood

Most Popular Places Off Campus

Downtown Chicago (easily accessible by public transportation)

Navy Pier (shopping and entertainment on the shore of Lake Michigan)

Wrigley Field: home of the Chicago Cubs, only 3.5 miles from campus

46 museums in Chicago area

Neighborhood ethnic restaurants

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Emily Warnygora
Visit Counselor
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Office of Admissions 3225 West Foster Avenue Chicago, IL 60625-4895
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773-244-5511

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Monday - Friday

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8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central
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773-244-5511

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
9:00 am, 11:00 am, 2:15 pm
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Visiting Center

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

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On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
NPU Preview Days (dates on Website)

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Visiting Center
Limitations
Not in summer

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

O'Hare International Airport is 20 minutes from campus; Midway Airport is about 45 minutes to an hour from campus. Amtrak and bus stations are in downtown Chicago, 30 minutes from campus. With advance notice, we are happy to provide transportation to and from airports.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

From the north Take I-94 eastbound (Edens Expressway) to the Cicero (to Foster) exit. Take Cicero south to Foster Avenue, turn east (left) on Foster and continue until crossing Kimball Avenue, about two miles. You will find the campus on the south (right) side of Foster, at 3225 West Foster Avenue. From the south Take I-94 westbound (Dan Ryan Expressway) and proceed northwest on I-90/94 (Kennedy Expressway). Exit at Kimball Avenue. Travel north (right) on Kimball about two miles to Foster Avenue and turn east (right). Proceed two blocks, and you will find the campus on the south (right) side of Foster, at 3225 West Foster Avenue. From the west (or from O'Hare Airport) take I-90/94 eastbound (Kennedy) to the Austin (to Foster) exit. At the end of the exit ramp, turn east (left) and follow the curve to reach Foster. Turn east (left) on Foster and continue to the 3225 West Foster Avenue, about three miles. The campus will be on your right. From the east Take Lake Shore Drive to the Foster Avenue exit. Travel west on Foster to 3225 West Foster Avenue, about three miles. You will find the campus on the south (left) side of Foster.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

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10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division III

Men's Sports (Vikings)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Soccer
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Vikings)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Softball
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Number of Honor Societies
4
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
1
Join a fraternity
0%
Join a sorority
0%

12. Student Services

Health

Military

Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Illinois - Chicago
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Illinois Institute of Technology

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Application DeadlinesAug 1
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Notification DateMar 15

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$4,793
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Nursing Scholarships
03 - Need-Based Federal Pell
04 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
05 - Need-Based SEOG
06 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - Federal Nursing Loans
02 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Classes
03 - Interest Inventory
04 - Internships
05 - On Campus Interviews

Opportunities at School

01 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
  • Organizational Behavior Studies.
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03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Advertising.
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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05 EDUCATION.
  • Art Teacher Education.
  • Bilingual and Multilingual Education.
  • Biology Teacher Education.
  • Chemistry Teacher Education.
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education.
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
  • Education, General.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • Foreign Language Teacher Education.
  • French Language Teacher Education.
  • German Language Teacher Education.
  • Health Occupations Teacher Education.
  • Health Teacher Education.
  • History Teacher Education.
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
  • Physics Teacher Education.
  • Reading Teacher Education.
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
  • Secondary Education and Teaching.
  • Social Science Teacher Education.
  • Social Studies Teacher Education.
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education.
  • Speech Teacher Education.
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
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06 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
  • French Language and Literature.
  • Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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07 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
  • Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD).
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
  • Pre-Dentistry Studies.
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
  • Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
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08 HISTORY.
  • History, General.
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09 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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10 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
  • Mathematics, General.
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11 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
  • Christian Studies.
  • Philosophy.
  • Religion/Religious Studies.
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12 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
  • Chemistry, General.
  • Physics, General.
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13 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Psychology, General.
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14 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
  • Community Organization and Advocacy.
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15 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Social Sciences, General.
  • Sociology.
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16 THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
  • Bible/Biblical Studies.
  • Pastoral Studies/Counseling.
  • Religious Education.
  • Theology/Theological Studies.
  • Youth Ministry.
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17 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Art/Art Studies, General.
  • Commercial and Advertising Art.
  • Music Performance, General.
  • Music, General.
  • Voice and Opera.

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