North Park University

Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

A private nonprofit institution in Chicago, Illinois, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, North Park University serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,818 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $59,572 ten years after enrollment, which is 46% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 56.9%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $25,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.34x. The average net price after financial aid is $16,948 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Registered Nursing, Theological and Ministerial Studies, Psychology, and Biology.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$59,572
Graduation Rate
56.9%
Median Debt
$25,500
Average Net Price
$16,948
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.88x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.34x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,818
Admission Rate
68.5%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
61.7%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$36,710
Out-of-State Tuition
$36,710
Pell Grant Rate
44.3%
Federal Loan Rate
50.2%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$14,845
Income $30K–$48K
$14,843
Income $48K–$75K
$16,067
Income $110K+
$22,964

Student Demographics

Women
61.3%
White
28.4%
Black
10.6%
Hispanic
34.9%
Asian
8.1%
Two or More Races
3.1%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
64.2%

Accreditations

Programs (49)

Bachelor (27)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management $61,958 97
Registered Nursing $86,581 69
Psychology $56,062 38
Biology $55,253 31
Sports & Fitness $44,098 26
Criminal Justice & Corrections $65,032 18
Teacher Education Not reported 15
Mechanical Engineering Not reported 14
Communications Not reported 11
Health Services Not reported 9
Mathematics Not reported 8
Fine Arts Not reported 8
Secondary Education Not reported 7
Sociology Not reported 7
English Language & Literature Not reported 6
Political Science Not reported 5
Music Not reported 5
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Not reported 4
Philosophy Not reported 4
Bible/Biblical Studies Not reported 4
Marketing Not reported 4
Peace Studies Not reported 3
Physics Not reported 3
Drama & Theater Arts Not reported 3
Health Services Administration Not reported 3
History Not reported 3
Liberal Arts & Sciences $62,972 Not reported

Master (12)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management $82,257 60
Theological and Ministerial Studies Not reported 39
Registered Nursing $115,101 29
Cognitive Psychology $63,656 24
Education $64,648 22
Teacher Education Not reported 18
Educational Administration Not reported 17
Religious Education Not reported 16
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 10
Bilingual Education Not reported 5
Music Not reported 4
Human Resources Management Not reported 3
Show 10 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Public Relations Bachelor 2
Romance Languages Bachelor 2
Theological and Ministerial Studies First Professional 2
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries First Professional 2
Chemistry Bachelor 2
Registered Nursing First Professional 2
Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor 1
Systems Science Bachelor 1
International Studies Bachelor 1
Theological and Ministerial Studies Bachelor 1

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