North Park University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$36,070

3.99% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$20,372

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

68.5%

4,309 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,557

75.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

57.7%

243 Graduates

About

North Park University is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at North Park University were General Business Administration & Management (98 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (51 degrees), and General Psychology (30 degrees).

In 2024, 605 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North Park University. 63.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (267 degrees), 1.71 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (156 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at North Park University is $36,070, which is $12,070 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at North Park University is $36,070, which is $12,070 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,372.

In 2024, 96% of undergraduate students attending North Park University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$36,070

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at North Park University was $36,070. The cost of tuition at North Park University is $12,070 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of North Park University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,372

2024 Value

2.32%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 North Park University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,372. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of North Park University grew by 2.32%.

This chart compares the average net price of North Park University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,388

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at North Park University was of $11,388 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 12.5% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at North Park University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at North Park University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at North Park University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

North Park University received 4,309 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 24.3% annual growth. Out of those 4,309 applicants, 2,952 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.5% acceptance rate.

There were 2,557 students enrolled at North Park University in 2024. 19% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

North Park University has an overall enrollment yield of 14.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,952

Accepted Out of 4,309

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of North Park University was 68.5% (2,952 admissions from 4,309 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 72.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 24.3%, while admissions grew by 16.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of North Park University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

19%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

19% of enrolled first-time students at North Park University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

North Park University had a total enrollment of 2,557 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at North Park University is 1,932 students and the part-time enrollment is 625. This means that 75.6% of students enrolled at North Park University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at North Park University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32.4% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, 11% Black or African American, 8.21% Asian, 3.01% Two or More Races, 0.235% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.156% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at North Park University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (21%), followed by White Female (16.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (13.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (12.5%) and Black or African American Female (9.66%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at North Park University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,557 students. The full-time enrollment at North Park University is 1,932 and the part-time enrollment is 625. This means that 75.6% of students enrolled at North Park University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at North Park University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

62%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at North Park University was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), North Park University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at North Park University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
829 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
734 enrolled students
Black or African American
282 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at North Park University is 32.4% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, 11% Black or African American, 8.21% Asian, 3.01% Two or More Races, 0.235% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.156% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 136 students (5.32%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 159 more women than men received degrees from North Park University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at North Park University is white (267 degrees awarded). There were 1.71 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (156 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at North Park University is General Business Administration & Management (98 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (51 degrees) and General Psychology (30 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at North Park University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (53 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees), and History (11 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Park University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,637,305 people), Secondary school teachers (550,581 people), Education administrators (325,580 people), Other managers (246,939 people), and Special education teachers (229,131 people).

The most specialized majors at North Park University in 2024 are Theology (53 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees), History (11 degrees), Education (92 degrees), and Psychology (49 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Park University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at North Park University are Theology (53 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees), History (11 degrees), Education (92 degrees), and Psychology (49 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Park University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,178,253 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (474,353 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (372,372 people), Outpatient care centers (262,881 people), and Individual & family services (187,918 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by North Park University.

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
98 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
51 degrees awarded
General Psychology
30 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at North Park University was General Business Administration & Management with 98 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at North Park University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

223

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

382

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 223 degrees were awarded to men at North Park University, which is 0.584 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (382).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at North Park University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 76 degrees were awarded to men at North Park University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.43 times more than the 53 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 53 degrees were awarded to men at North Park University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.697 times less than the 76 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 41% of students graduating from North Park University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
267 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
156 degrees awarded
Black or African American
49 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at North Park University is white (267 degrees awarded). There were 1.71 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (156 degrees).

5.95% of degree recipients (36 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
293 degrees awarded
White Female
290 degrees awarded
White Female
259 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North Park University is white female (293 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (290 degrees).

Operations

North Park University has an endowment valued at nearly $108M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 14.2M (13.1%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, North Park University had a total salary expenditure of 66.2M. North Park University employs 42 Professors, 37 Assistant professors and 29 Associate professors. Most academics at North Park University are Female Assistant professor (28), Male Professor (23), and Female Professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Park University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 60 employees, Management, with 59 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 27 employees.

Endowment

$108M

2024 Endowment

5.26%

growth from 2023

North Park University has an endowment valued at about $108M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of North Park University grew 5.26% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $62.5M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at North Park University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$29.6M

2024 Salaries

4.64%

decline from 2023

In 2024, North Park University paid a median of $29.6M in salaries, which represents 44.8% of their overall expenditure ($66.2M) and a 4.64% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 17.9% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 9.27% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$8.54M

Instructional Salaries

110

Number of Employees

In 2024, North Park University paid a total of $8.54M to 110 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Park University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 60 employees, Management with 59 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 27 employees.

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