North Park University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,685

4% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$19,910

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

72.8%

3,468 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,624

72.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

56%

216 Graduates

About

North Park University is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at North Park University were General Business Administration & Management (94 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (69 degrees), and General Psychology (38 degrees).

In 2023, 668 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North Park University. 62.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (274 degrees), 2.04 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (134 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at North Park University is $34,685, which is $10,110 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at North Park University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 747 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at North Park University is $34,685, which is $10,110 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,910.

In 2023, 96% of undergraduate students attending North Park University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,685

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at North Park University was $34,685. The cost of tuition at North Park University is $10,110 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of North Park University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,910

2023 Value

4.63%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 North Park University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,910. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of North Park University grew by 4.63%.

This chart compares the average net price of North Park University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,125

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at North Park University was of $10,125 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at North Park University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at North Park University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.03% with respect to 2022, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at North Park University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at North Park University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 747 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

North Park University received 3,468 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 31.2% annual growth. Out of those 3,468 applicants, 2,526 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.8% acceptance rate.

There were 2,624 students enrolled at North Park University in 2023.

North Park University has an overall enrollment yield of 18%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,526

Accepted Out of 3,468

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of North Park University was 72.8% (2,526 admissions from 3,468 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 68%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 31.2%, while admissions declined by 26.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of North Park University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at North Park University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

North Park University had a total enrollment of 2,624 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at North Park University is 1,896 students and the part-time enrollment is 728. This means that 72.3% of students enrolled at North Park University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at North Park University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34.4% White, 28% Hispanic or Latino, 9.95% Black or African American, 7.55% Asian, 3.13% Two or More Races, 0.191% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.152% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at North Park University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (21%), followed by White Female (17.5%) and White Male (13%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.8%), followed by White Male (14.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at North Park University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,624 students. The full-time enrollment at North Park University is 1,896 and the part-time enrollment is 728. This means that 72.3% of students enrolled at North Park University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at North Park University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at North Park University was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), North Park University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at North Park University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
903 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
734 enrolled students
Black or African American
261 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at North Park University is 34.4% White, 28% Hispanic or Latino, 9.95% Black or African American, 7.55% Asian, 3.13% Two or More Races, 0.191% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.152% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 164 students (6.25%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 166 more women than men received degrees from North Park University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at North Park University is white (274 degrees awarded). There were 2.04 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (134 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at North Park University is General Business Administration & Management (94 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (69 degrees) and General Psychology (38 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at North Park University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (64 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees), and Psychology (62 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Park University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,582,439 people), Secondary school teachers (515,860 people), Education administrators (304,762 people), Special education teachers (224,871 people), and Other managers (206,305 people).

The most specialized majors at North Park University in 2023 are Theology (64 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees), Psychology (62 degrees), Education (84 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Park University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at North Park University are Theology (64 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees), Psychology (62 degrees), Education (84 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Park University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,143,372 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (742,945 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (626,051 people), Outpatient care centers (301,569 people), and Offices of physicians (261,349 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by North Park University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
94 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
69 degrees awarded
General Psychology
38 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at North Park University was General Business Administration & Management with 94 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at North Park University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

251

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

417

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 251 degrees were awarded to men at North Park University, which is 0.602 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (417).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at North Park University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 69 degrees were awarded to men at North Park University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.08 times more than the 64 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 64 degrees were awarded to men at North Park University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.928 times less than the 69 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

42%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 42% of students graduating from North Park University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at North Park University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
274 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
134 degrees awarded
Black or African American
74 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at North Park University is white (274 degrees awarded). There were 2.04 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (134 degrees).

5.99% of degree recipients (40 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
181 degrees awarded
White Male
93 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
88 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North Park University is white female (181 degrees awarded). There were 1.95 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (93 degrees).

Operations

North Park University has an endowment valued at nearly $103M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 12.4M (12%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, North Park University had a total salary expenditure of 64.5M. North Park University employs 44 Professors, 32 Assistant professors and 30 Associate professors. Most academics at North Park University are Male Professor (27), Female Assistant professor (25), and Female Associate professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Park University are: Management, with 51 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 44 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 26 employees.

Endowment

$103M

2023 Endowment

3.43%

growth from 2022

North Park University has an endowment valued at about $103M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of North Park University grew 3.43% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $53.2M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at North Park University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$31.1M

2023 Salaries

17.9%

growth from 2022

In 2023, North Park University paid a median of $31.1M in salaries, which represents 48.2% of their overall expenditure ($64.5M) and a 17.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.27% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.57% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.06M

Instructional Salaries

107

Number of Employees

In 2023, North Park University paid a total of $8.06M to 107 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

44 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

51 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at North Park University were Professor with 44 employees, Assistant professor with 32 employees, and Associate professor with 30 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Park University were Management with 51 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 44 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 26 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at North Park University was Male Professor with 27 employees, Female Assistant professor with 25 employees, and Female Associate professor with 18 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at North Park University.

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