More selective than 65% of Illinois colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $44,172. College Scorecard.
Higher than 48% of Illinois colleges we cover and 58% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 55% of Illinois colleges we cover and 69% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
North Park University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 3,468 applicants, North Park University admitted 2,526 and 455 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
North Park University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What North Park University costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of North Park University took 4.3 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Illinois. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,845 | $63,834 | 2.7 years |
| $30–48k | $14,843 | $63,825 | 2.7 years |
| $48–75k | $16,067 | $69,088 | 2.9 years |
| $75–110k | $19,208 | $82,594 | 3.5 years |
| $110k+ | $22,964 | $98,745 | 4.2 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (42% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($59,572) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $23,775 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
North Park University majors, earnings & careers
North Park University offers 52 bachelor's majors across 9 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 14
- Business & Finance · 8
- Science & Math · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Arts & Design · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
- Engineering · 1
Highest-earning majors at North Park University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $86,581 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice | $65,032 | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $62,972 | — |
| Business Administration | $61,958 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $56,062 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $55,253 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $44,098 | $25,495 |
Quick list of all 52 majors
- Accounting—
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)—
- Area Studies—
- Bible Studies—
- Biochemistry—
- Biological and Physical Sciences—
- Biology$55,253
- Business Administration$61,958
- Chemistry—
- Communications—
- Criminal Justice$65,032
- Economics—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- English—
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Ethnic / Gender Studies—
- Finance—
- German—
- Health Administration—
- Health Sciences—
- History—
- Human Development and Family Studies—
- Human Resources—
- International / Global Studies—
- International Business—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$44,098
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$62,972
- Management Information Systems—
- Marketing—
- Mathematics—
- Mechanical Engineering—
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions—
- Music—
- Nursing$86,581
- Pastoral Counseling / Ministry—
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution—
- Philosophy—
- Physics—
- Political Science—
- Psychology$56,062
- Psychology (Clinical / Counseling)—
- Public Relations and Advertising—
- Religious Education—
- Security / Homeland Security—
- Social Sciences—
- Sociology—
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Studio Art—
- Systems Science and Theory—
- Theatre—
- Theology / Ministry—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Chicago
Overall prices in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $2,011. Housing costs 12% above the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 38 inches of rain a year, 38 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: tornado (very high); river flooding (very high); heat wave (very high); winter weather (very high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Cook County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Cook County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare North Park University with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Illinois by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Park University | 69% | $16,948 | 58% | $59,572 | This school |
| McKendree University | 72% | $24,717 | 53% | $58,572 | |
| Millikin University | 67% | $21,989 | 55% | $51,262 | |
| University of St Francis | 65% | $13,006 | 67% | $63,926 | |
| Knox College | 71% | $24,595 | 68% | $54,820 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
North Park University would cost you $7,769 less per year than McKendree University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at North Park University, mostly from more North Park University students living at home, which lowers its average (−$4,938).
- North Park University gives aided families $3,096 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Illinois resident | North Park University | McKendree University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $36,710 | $34,740 | +$1,970 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 |
| Housing & meals | $10,775 | $12,270 | −$1,495 |
| Personal & travel | $2,500 | $2,710 | −$210 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$6,813 | −$1,875 | −$4,938 |
| Sticker price | $44,172 | $48,845 | −$4,673 |
| Average grants | −$27,224 | −$24,128 | −$3,096 |
| You pay | $16,948 | $24,717 | −$7,769 |
“+” means North Park University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about North Park University
What is the North Park University acceptance rate?
North Park University accepts 69% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 2,526 of 3,468 applicants were admitted.
How much does North Park University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $44,172 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $16,948 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $14,845 and families earning $110k+ pay $22,964.
How much do North Park University graduates earn?
Former North Park University students earn a median $59,572 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the North Park University graduation rate?
58% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 62% return for their second year.
How long does a North Park University degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at North Park University costs about $69,088 after grants ($16,067 a year for 4.3 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $59,572 ten years after starting, $23,775 more than high school graduates in Illinois ($35,797), so the cost is repaid in 2.9 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “North Park University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/north-park-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).