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North Park University

Illinois, USA

Preparing Students for Lives of Significance and Service

Founded in 1891 by the Evangelical Covenant Church, North Park University is located on Chicago’s north side and enrolls more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students from around the world.

A Rich History

Founded in 1891 by the Evangelical Covenant Church, North Park University is located on Chicago’s north side and enrolls 3,200 students from around the world. At North Park, excellence implies not only a deep tradition in the liberal arts and Christian faith, but a spirit of reaching out to serve and learn from the dynamic community around us.

Distinctively Christian

Rooted in the Christian faith, North Park welcomes students from all faith backgrounds and fosters an understanding of all beliefs. Here, you’ll find a dialogue that nurtures spiritual growth and exploration.

Connections Local and Global

North Park works to engage the neighborhood and city in ways that enrich the life of the campus and connect us to the diverse people of Chicago. This engagement complements the programs NPU provides in the liberal arts, as well as in areas such as business, health science, and education.

Quick Facts

Chicago’s north side and enrolls more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students from around the world.

Degree

Undergraduate / Graduate & Professional

Requirements

Application / High School Transcript, College Transcript, Diploma / Passport / Financial Document / English Test Score

Established
1891
School Type
Private
Student
3,040
Tuition & Fees
15,180 per semester
Test Score
TOEFL 68 / IELTS 6.0
Accept. Rate / Min. GPA
46% / 2.0

Programs and Majors

  • Accounting
  • Actuarial Science Certificate
  • Advertising
  • Africana Studies
  • Arabic
  • Art
  • Art Education
  • Arts Administration
  • Athletic Training
  • Nursing
  • Biblical and Theological Studies
  • Bilingual Endorsement
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biomedical Science
  • Business
  • Business Administration
  • Certificate in Music for Social Change and Human Values
  • Chemistry
  • Combined Bilingual/ESL Endorsement
  • Communication Studies
  • Composition
  • Conflict Transformation Studies
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminal Justice
  • Curatorial Studies
  • Digital Marketing
  • Direct Admission to Undergraduate Nursing
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering (BS/BA)
  • English
  • ESL Endorsement
  • Environmental Science
  • Exercise Science
  • Finance
  • Fine Arts
  • General Studies
  • Global Studies
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Sciences
  • History
  • Information Technology Minor
  • Jazz Studies
  • Languages
  • Latino and Latin American Studies Minor
  • LBS1 Special Education Approval
  • Literature
  • Location Intelligence
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Media Studies
  • Meddle Eastern Studies Minor
  • Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
  • Music
  • Music Education
  • Music in Worship
  • Music Performance
  • Nonprofit Leadership and Credential
  • Nonprofit Management
  • Nonprofit Management
  • Organizational Management and Leadership
  • Philosophy
  • Physical Education
  • Physics
  • Politics and Government
  • Pre-Art Therapy
  • Pre-Dentistry
  • Pre-Law
  • Pre-Medicine
  • Pre-Occupational Therapy
  • Pre-Optometry
  • Pre-Pharmacy
  • Pre-Physical Therapy
  • Pre-Veterinary Medicine
  • Psychology
  • Scandinavian Studies
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Sport Management
  • Theatre
  • Women’s and Gender Studies Minor
  • Youth Ministry
  • Accounting
  • Bilingual Endorsement
  • Certificate in Christian Studies
  • Certificate in Church Planting
  • Certificate in Congregational Vitality
  • Certificate in Faith and Health
  • Certificate in Spiritual Direction
  • Church Administration
  • Combined Bilingual/ESL
  • Conflict Management
  • Economics
  • ESL Endorsement
  • Finance
  • Foundational Courses Certificate
  • Fundraising Management
  • Healthcare Management
  • Higher Education Administration
  • Human Resource Management
  • Intercultural Ministry Certificate
  • LBS1 Special Education Approval
  • Leadership
  • Marketing Management
  • Master of Arts in Christian Formation
  • Master of Arts in Christian Formation and MBA or MNA
  • Master of Arts in Christian Ministry
  • Master of Arts in Christian Ministry and MBA or MNA
  • Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
  • Master of Arts in Education
  • Master of Arts in Educational Leadership
  • Master of Arts in Literacy Language and Culture
  • Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Master of Arts in Theological Studies
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Divinity
  • Master of Divinity and MBA or MNA
  • Master of Higher Education Administration
  • Master of Human Resource Management
  • Master of Music in collaborative Piano
  • Master of Music in Vocal Performance
  • Master of Nonprofit Administration
  • Master of Organizational Leadership
  • Master of Science in Nursing
  • Master of Science in Nursing : Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Master of Science in Nursing : Leadership and Management
  • Middle School Endorsement
  • Nonprofit Finance
  • Nonprofit Governance
  • Nonprofit Management
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Post-Bachelor’s Teacher Licensure
  • Post-Master’s Certificate: Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Post-MS Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Transformative Justice Certificate
  • Urban Ministry
  • Youth Ministry Certificate