More selective than 65% of Illinois colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose North Park University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
North Park University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 69% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 73% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is North Park University compared with other Illinois colleges?
North Park University has the 19th-lowest acceptance rate of 53 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Blackburn College | 63% | 57% | $18,460 |
| 16 | University of St Francis | 65% | 67% | $13,006 |
| 17 | Eastern Illinois University | 65% | 47% | $12,786 |
| 18 | Millikin University | 67% | 55% | $21,989 |
| 19 | North Park University | 69% | 58% | $16,948 |
| 20 | Northern Illinois University | 70% | 49% | $13,391 |
| 21 | Knox College | 71% | 68% | $24,595 |
| 22 | Western Illinois University | 71% | 45% | $12,937 |
| 23 | Lewis University | 71% | 67% | $17,028 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Illinois colleges →
Who enrolls at North Park University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
North Park University admissions questions
What is the North Park University acceptance rate?
North Park University accepts 69% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,526 of 3,468 applicants were admitted.
Does North Park University require the SAT or ACT?
North Park University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at North Park University?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (455 of 2,526).
Is North Park University getting harder to get into?
North Park University accepted 69% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 73% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to North Park University overview