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North Park University, also referred to as NPU, is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It was founded in the year 1891. The Evangelical Covenant Church played an important role in establishing this university. North Park University's degree-granting academic divisions are:
The women's teams of North Park University participate in sports such as cross country, track and field, soccer, volleyball, basketball, rowing, softball, and gol. The men's teams participate in baseball, basketball, football, track and field, cross country, soccer, and golf. The sports teams are nicknamed the Vikings.
North Park University can be found in Chicago, IL (a large city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Evangelical Covenant Church of America school. North Park University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at the school.
The most common majors at North Park University are in business and management.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 470 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at North Park University centered around 460 to 590, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 3,200 students were enrolled in North Park University.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. North Park University offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
North Park University
3225 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60625-4895
General Phone: (773) 244-6200
http://www.northpark.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 164 | business management, human resources, MIS, marketing, international business, accounting, CIO training, finance |
| Education and Teaching | 83 | education, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, music teaching |
| Religion and Philosophy | 82 | ministry, bible studies, religious education, youth ministry, philosophy, theology, theology and religious vocations |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 78 | registered nursing, nursing science, nurse practitioner, adult health nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 57 | sociology, history, English, international studies, political science, Spanish language, African-American studies, Scandinavian studies, ... |
| Science | 34 | biology, chemistry, physics, biological and physical sciences |
| Media | 30 | communication studies, advertising |
| Therapy and Counseling | 20 | psychology |
| Family and Social Work | 15 | family studies, community organization |
| Art Studies | 9 | art studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 9 | health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Music | 7 | voice, music, music performance |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for North Park University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 371 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 187 | 8 |
| First-professional degree | 30 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, North Park University had a total enrollment of 3,200 students (2,645 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 67% |
| Graduate | 29% |
| First Professional | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 57% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| Minnesota | 6% |
| California | 4% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| Iowa | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| New York | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
North Park University offers campus housing for 1,140 of its 2,645 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Chicago, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,416 | 425 | 30% | 414 | 97% |
| Men | 565 | 173 | 31% | 170 | 98% |
| Women | 851 | 252 | 30% | 244 | 97% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 18% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 82% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,660 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,660 |
| Room and board | $ 8,070 |
| Room charge | $ 4,180 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,890 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
North Park University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 173500)
North Park University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 30 | 20 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 26 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 18 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 34 | $69,292 | 18 | $68,926 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $57,316 | 25 | $57,990 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $47,552 | 21 | $49,841 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 64 | $61,237 | 64 | $58,392 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin |
| Basketball | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin |
| Baseball | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin |
| Track | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Human Development and Family Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International/Global Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Scandinavian Studies
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Philosophy
Religious Education
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets North Park University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Covenant Church of America affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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