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North Park University can be found in Chicago, Illinois (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 and nursing and emergency medicine.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. North Park University turned down 67% of potential students in 2005. Only 25% of students scored 520 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 490 to 650, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending North Park University come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 2,684 students were enrolled in North Park University. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.
Student dorms or apartments are common at North Park University. The school offers students meal plans. North Park University 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
Admissions Phone: (773) 244-5500
Financial Aid Phone: (773) 244-5560
http://www.northpark.edu
North Park University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 209 | business management, human resources, management science, CIO training, marketing, international business, accounting, finance |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 85 | registered nursing, nursing science, nurse practitioner, adult health nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 65 | education, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 39 | English, history, sociology, political science, Spanish language, African-American studies, economics, Scandinavian languages, ... |
| Media | 27 | communication studies, advertising |
| Science | 24 | biology, physics, chemistry, biological and physical sciences |
| Religion And Philosophy | 24 | bible studies, ministry, religious education, youth ministry, theology, philosophy, theology and religious vocations |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 15 | community organization |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | athletic trainer, health and physical education |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for North Park University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 355 | 41 |
| Master's degree | 169 | 7 |
| First-professional degree | 6 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 0 | 2 |
In 2005, North Park University had a total enrollment of 2,684 students (2,178 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| First Professional | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 54% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 56% |
| Minnesota | 9% |
| Michigan | 5% |
| North Dakota | 3% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
North Park University offers campus housing for 1,036 of its 2,178 (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 | 2,026 | 676 | 33% | 606 | 90% |
| Men | 689 | 249 | 36% | 231 | 93% |
| Women | 1,337 | 427 | 32% | 375 | 88% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 26 |
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 | 24% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 78% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (773) 244-5500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,800 |
| Room and board | $ 7,280 |
| Room charge | $ 3,800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,480 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (773) 244-5560
North Park University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 25 | $60,072 | 22 | $57,358 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $50,900 | 16 | $48,670 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $43,860 | 24 | $44,136 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 54 | $52,562 | 64 | $49,609 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Student SAT scores (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 placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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