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North Park University: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

Campus of North Park University
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North Park University is a private university in Chicago, Illinois, with about 1,800 undergraduates. It admitted 68.5% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $36,710 a year before aid.

What North Park costs

North Park University charges $36,710 a year in published tuition and fees, about $18,355 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $44,172 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $17,553 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Getting into North Park

For fall 2024, North Park University received 4,309 applications and admitted 2,952 students, and 423 enrolled as first-years.

What North Park students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at North Park University (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Business Administration and Management98
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse51
Psychology27
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education / Fitness26
Biomedical Sciences17
Marketing, Other15
Biology / Biological Sciences13
Speech Communication and Rhetoric10

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is North Park University's acceptance rate? 68.5% for fall 2024: 2,952 of 4,309 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at North Park University? $36,710 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to North Park University? About 1,800 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What is the campus setting at North Park University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.

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