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North Park University

Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Evangelical Covenant Church · Evangelical and Missionary

Real cost

Average price after aid $16,948 a year

Median debt at graduation: $25,500 (all students)

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North Park University is a Christian university in Chicago, founded in 1891 and connected to the Evangelical Covenant Church. University Ministries holds a campus chapel service each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in Anderson Chapel and a Sunday evening Collegelife service, and it lists life groups, a prayer team and a staff of campus ministry leaders. The core curriculum requires an introduction to the Bible and one Christian life and thought course.

Faith life at a glance

A week at North Park University

  1. MonToday

    No set time

  2. TueToday

    No set time

  3. WedToday

    • 10:30AMChapel

  4. ThuToday

    No set time

  5. FriToday

    No set time

  6. SatToday

    No set time

  7. SunToday

    • 6:00PMWorship night

No set time: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Students, faculty and staff are invited to weekly campus worship services that include music, prayer and teaching.

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What's a normal week?

Chapel meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in Anderson Chapel. Collegelife, the Sunday evening service, meets at 6:00 p.m.

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Where do I find community?

Life Groups are small groups of students, and The Huddle is a monthly gathering.

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Can I serve or go on mission trips?

University Ministries partners with community-led organizations across Chicago and supports service trips.

Source: northpark.edu

Rankings

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
61 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.58%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.62%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$9,612

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

CWorship and chapel: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

68 of 100 points · 7 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (One regular chapel service a week (Wednesday 10:30 a.m.), per the 2026-27 catalog and the ministry's worship page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. University Ministries | North Park University Academic Catalog 2026-2027northpark.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/north-park-university-2026-2027-academic-catalog/student-programs-and-services/student-engagement/university-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students, faculty, and staff are invited once a week to attend these campus worship services that include music, prayer, and teaching.”
      Campus chapel is held once a week and students are invited to attend.
      “Chapel takes place every Wednesday morning at 10:30 in Anderson Chapel.”
      Chapel is held Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in Anderson Chapel.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsEncouraged or partly required (Students are invited to chapel; attendance is encouraged rather than required by the pages read.)
    Sources (1)
    1. University Ministries | North Park University Academic Catalog 2026-2027northpark.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/north-park-university-2026-2027-academic-catalog/student-programs-and-services/student-engagement/university-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students, faculty, and staff are invited once a week to attend these campus worship services that include music, prayer, and teaching.”
      Campus chapel is held once a week and students are invited to attend.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (Collegelife is a Sunday evening worship service held weekly.)
    Sources (2)
    1. University Ministries | North Park University Academic Catalog 2026-2027northpark.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/north-park-university-2026-2027-academic-catalog/student-programs-and-services/student-engagement/university-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Collegelife is our Sunday evening service.”
      Collegelife is a Sunday evening worship service.
    2. Worship | University Ministries | North Park Universitynorthpark.edu/campus-life-and-services/university-ministries/worship · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Join us on Sunday Nights at 6:00 p.m. for a time of worship, contemplation, community, and putting our faith into action.”
      A Sunday evening worship gathering is held at 6:00 p.m.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Weekly (The Prayer Team leads weekly prayer for the campus.)
    Sources (1)
    1. University Ministries | North Park University Academic Catalog 2026-2027northpark.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/north-park-university-2026-2027-academic-catalog/student-programs-and-services/student-engagement/university-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Prayer Team consists of a group of students, faculty and staff dedicated to weekly prayer for this campus.”
      A Prayer Team prays weekly for the campus.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Terence Gadsden | Faculty & Staff Directory | North Park Universitynorthpark.edu/faculty_staff/terence-gadsden · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Campus Pastor / Athletic Chaplain”
      Terence Gadsden is listed as campus pastor and athletic chaplain in University Ministries.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes (Anderson Chapel hosts the weekly chapel service.)
    Sources (2)
    1. University Ministries | North Park University Academic Catalog 2026-2027northpark.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/north-park-university-2026-2027-academic-catalog/student-programs-and-services/student-engagement/university-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel takes place every Wednesday morning at 10:30 in Anderson Chapel.”
      Chapel is held Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in Anderson Chapel.
    2. Worship | University Ministries | North Park Universitynorthpark.edu/campus-life-and-services/university-ministries/worship · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We meet every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.in Anderson Chapel.”
      The university's worship page confirms the Wednesday 10:30 a.m. chapel in Anderson Chapel.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (2 weekly times documented: 1 chapel, 1 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
BBible and theology: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

81 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students2 courses (Required of all students: BTS 1850 Introduction to the Bible, plus one course from the Christian Life and Thought requirement (a Biblical and Theological Studies course. PHIL 2700 Faith and Doubt is also an option). Counted as two courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Core Curriculum Requirements | North Park University Academic Catalog 2026-2027northpark.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/north-park-university-2026-2027-academic-catalog/undergraduate-programs/core-curriculum-requirements · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BTS 1850: Introduction to the Bible”
      BTS 1850 Introduction to the Bible is a required core course.
      “Christian Life and Thought Must complete BTS 1850 prior to taking this course.”
      The Christian Life and Thought requirement is a second Biblical and Theological Studies course, taken after BTS 1850.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsOne choice among others (BTS 1850 is a survey of the biblical narrative. The second required course is one choice among Old Testament courses (for example BTS 2110 Pentateuch) and New Testament courses (for example BTS 2210 Jesus and the Gospels).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Core Curriculum Requirements | North Park University Academic Catalog 2026-2027northpark.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/north-park-university-2026-2027-academic-catalog/undergraduate-programs/core-curriculum-requirements · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BTS 2110: Narratives and Ethics for the Nations: Pentateuch”
      One of the Christian Life and Thought choices is an Old Testament course.
      “BTS 2210: Jesus and the Marginalized: Jesus and the Gospels”
      One of the Christian Life and Thought choices is a New Testament course.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (The core curriculum description states that the program reflects the Christian liberal arts identity, and one of its outcome areas is a Christian perspective on God, self and world.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Core Curriculum | North Park University Academic Catalog 2026-2027northpark.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/north-park-university-2026-2027-academic-catalog/undergraduate-programs/core-curriculum · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “the program reflects the distinctive values of the Christian liberal arts university”
      The core curriculum policy describes the program as reflecting the Christian liberal arts identity.
    2. Knowledge of Human Cultures, the Natural World and the Christian Faith | North Park University Academic Catalog 2026-2027northpark.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/north-park-university-2026-2027-academic-catalog/undergraduate-programs/knowledge-of-human-cultures-the-natural-world-and-the-christian-faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Christian Faith: Demonstrate knowledge of the Biblical message, Jesus of Nazareth, and a Christian perspective on God, self, and world.”
      A core outcome area requires a Christian perspective on God, self and world.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (A Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies is offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Biblical and Theological Studies (BTS) | North Park University Academic Catalog 2026-2027northpark.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/north-park-university-2026-2027-academic-catalog/undergraduate-majors-and-courses-traditional/biblical-and-theological-studies-bts · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies”
      The university offers a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes (The mission and identity page publishes the core beliefs of the Evangelical Covenant Church that the university centers in.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission and Identity | North Park Universitynorthpark.edu/about/mission-and-identity · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Bible is the Word of God, and the only perfect rule for faith, doctrine and conduct”
      The university publishes the core beliefs of the Evangelical Covenant Church it centers in.
N/AChristian community: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Christian community

Not enough information · 3 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)3 to 4 (Four professional ministry leaders are listed: campus pastor, senior director of mission and ministry, worship and arts coordinator, college life and spiritual formation coordinator. The office manager is not counted.)
    Sources (4)
    1. Terence Gadsden | Faculty & Staff Directory | North Park Universitynorthpark.edu/faculty_staff/terence-gadsden · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Campus Pastor / Athletic Chaplain”
      Terence Gadsden is listed as campus pastor and athletic chaplain in University Ministries.
    2. Anthony Zamble | Faculty & Staff Directory | North Park Universitynorthpark.edu/faculty_staff/anthony-zamble · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Senior Director of Mission and Ministry”
      Anthony Zamble is the senior director of mission and ministry in University Ministries.
    3. Sunita Puleo | Faculty & Staff Directory | North Park Universitynorthpark.edu/faculty_staff/sunita-puleo · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Worship and Arts Coordinator”
      Sunita Puleo coordinates worship and arts in University Ministries.
    4. Peter Anderson | Faculty & Staff Directory | North Park Universitynorthpark.edu/faculty_staff/peter-anderson · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “College Life and Spiritual Formation Coordinator”
      Peter Anderson coordinates college life and spiritual formation.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few (Life Groups (student small groups) and The Huddle (monthly, student-athletes), plus the Prayer Team.)
    Sources (1)
    1. University Ministries | North Park University Academic Catalog 2026-2027northpark.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/north-park-university-2026-2027-academic-catalog/student-programs-and-services/student-engagement/university-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Life Groups are small groups of students”
      Life Groups are student small groups run by University Ministries.
      “The Huddle is a monthly gathering”
      The Huddle is a monthly gathering for student-athletes, open to non-athletes.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (Senior Director of Mission and Ministry within University Ministries, whose stated purpose is the gospel of Jesus Christ on campus and in the city.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Anthony Zamble | Faculty & Staff Directory | North Park Universitynorthpark.edu/faculty_staff/anthony-zamble · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Senior Director of Mission and Ministry”
      Anthony Zamble is the senior director of mission and ministry in University Ministries.
BMissions and service: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

73 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (The Serve program of University Ministries is an organized, staffed outreach office with a Service Day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Serve | University Ministries | North Park Universitynorthpark.edu/campus-life-and-services/university-ministries/serve · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Love your neighbor(hood) and volunteer around the city!”
      University Ministries runs community outreach and volunteer opportunities in Chicago, including Service Day.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Service trips and local and global outreach are offered.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Rooted in the Christian Faith | North Park Universitynorthpark.edu/about/faith-at-north-park · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “From weekly worship to service trips, University Ministries supports students in growing their faith and serving others”
      University Ministries supports service trips for students.
    2. University Ministries | North Park University Academic Catalog 2026-2027northpark.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/north-park-university-2026-2027-academic-catalog/student-programs-and-services/student-engagement/university-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Whether you serve alongside local partners right here in the City of Chicago, in national disaster relief zones here in the United States or as far as Ndola, in Zambia or Mumbai in India”
      Local and global outreach opportunities include Zambia and India.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome (Partnerships with community-led organizations across Chicago and with Covenant camps.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Center for Civic Engagement | North Park Universitynorthpark.edu/campus-life-and-services/center-for-civic-engagement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We partner with community-led organizations across Chicago”
      The Center for Civic Engagement partners with community-led organizations across Chicago.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (Local and Global Outreach trips include Ndola (Zambia) and Mumbai (India).)
    Sources (1)
    1. University Ministries | North Park University Academic Catalog 2026-2027northpark.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/north-park-university-2026-2027-academic-catalog/student-programs-and-services/student-engagement/university-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Whether you serve alongside local partners right here in the City of Chicago, in national disaster relief zones here in the United States or as far as Ndola, in Zambia or Mumbai in India”
      Local and global outreach opportunities include Zambia and India.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes (University Ministries states its purpose as living out the Kingdom mission of Jesus.)
    Sources (1)
    1. University Ministries | North Park University Academic Catalog 2026-2027northpark.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/north-park-university-2026-2027-academic-catalog/student-programs-and-services/student-engagement/university-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “University Ministries seeks to live out the Kingdom mission of Jesus”
      University Ministries states a Christian mission purpose.

Strengths

  • A weekly Wednesday chapel at 10:30 a.m. in Anderson Chapel, with a Sunday evening Collegelife worship service.
    Sources (1)
    1. University Ministries | North Park University Academic Catalog 2026-2027northpark.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/north-park-university-2026-2027-academic-catalog/student-programs-and-services/student-engagement/university-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel takes place every Wednesday morning at 10:30 in Anderson Chapel.”
      Chapel is held Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in Anderson Chapel.
      “Collegelife is our Sunday evening service.”
      Collegelife is a Sunday evening worship service.
  • Four professional ministry leaders are listed on the staff directory, including a campus pastor and a senior director of mission and ministry.
    Sources (2)
    1. Terence Gadsden | Faculty & Staff Directory | North Park Universitynorthpark.edu/faculty_staff/terence-gadsden · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Campus Pastor / Athletic Chaplain”
      Terence Gadsden is listed as campus pastor and athletic chaplain in University Ministries.
    2. Anthony Zamble | Faculty & Staff Directory | North Park Universitynorthpark.edu/faculty_staff/anthony-zamble · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Senior Director of Mission and Ministry”
      Anthony Zamble is the senior director of mission and ministry in University Ministries.
  • The core requires BTS 1850 Introduction to the Bible and a second Biblical and Theological Studies course, and a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies is offered.
    Sources (2)
    1. Core Curriculum Requirements | North Park University Academic Catalog 2026-2027northpark.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/north-park-university-2026-2027-academic-catalog/undergraduate-programs/core-curriculum-requirements · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BTS 1850: Introduction to the Bible”
      BTS 1850 Introduction to the Bible is a required core course.
      “Christian Life and Thought Must complete BTS 1850 prior to taking this course.”
      The Christian Life and Thought requirement is a second Biblical and Theological Studies course, taken after BTS 1850.
    2. Biblical and Theological Studies (BTS) | North Park University Academic Catalog 2026-2027northpark.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/north-park-university-2026-2027-academic-catalog/undergraduate-majors-and-courses-traditional/biblical-and-theological-studies-bts · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies”
      The university offers a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies.
  • University Ministries runs local volunteer and outreach opportunities through its Serve program and the Center for Civic Engagement works with community organizations across Chicago.
    Sources (2)
    1. Serve | University Ministries | North Park Universitynorthpark.edu/campus-life-and-services/university-ministries/serve · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Love your neighbor(hood) and volunteer around the city!”
      University Ministries runs community outreach and volunteer opportunities in Chicago, including Service Day.
    2. Center for Civic Engagement | North Park Universitynorthpark.edu/campus-life-and-services/center-for-civic-engagement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We partner with community-led organizations across Chicago”
      The Center for Civic Engagement partners with community-led organizations across Chicago.

Concerns

  • Chapel is held once a week and students are invited rather than required to attend.
    Sources (1)
    1. University Ministries | North Park University Academic Catalog 2026-2027northpark.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/north-park-university-2026-2027-academic-catalog/student-programs-and-services/student-engagement/university-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students, faculty, and staff are invited once a week to attend these campus worship services that include music, prayer, and teaching.”
      Campus chapel is held once a week and students are invited to attend.

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Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Campus ministry home

University Ministries

  • Address: Nancy and G. Timothy Johnson Center for Science and Community Life, 5141 N. Christiana Ave., Chicago, IL 60625
  • Facilities: Anderson Chapel (chapel services), Athletic Chapel

Source: northpark.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, northpark.smartcatalogiq.com, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Worship | University Ministries | North Park Universitynorthpark.edu/campus-life-and-services/university-ministries/worship · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “We meet every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.in Anderson Chapel.”
    The university's worship page confirms the Wednesday 10:30 a.m. chapel in Anderson Chapel.
  2. Terence Gadsden | Faculty & Staff Directory | North Park Universitynorthpark.edu/faculty_staff/terence-gadsden · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Campus Pastor / Athletic Chaplain”
    Terence Gadsden is listed as campus pastor and athletic chaplain in University Ministries.

Christian clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 4 location not published

Retreats 1

  • SankofaOff campus
    A civil rights pilgrimage in the southern United States that explores the biblical and theological dimensions of racial justice.
    northpark.edu

Faith formation 1

Clubs and groups 2

Worship and prayer 1

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

  • Wednesday10:30 AMAnderson Chapel · Chapel service; students are invited, not required, to attend.

Worship night 1

  • Sunday6:00 PMCollegelife (Sunday evening worship)

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Worship | University Ministries | North Park Universitynorthpark.edu/campus-life-and-services/university-ministries/worship · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “We meet every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.in Anderson Chapel.”
    The university's worship page confirms the Wednesday 10:30 a.m. chapel in Anderson Chapel.
    “Join us on Sunday Nights at 6:00 p.m. for a time of worship, contemplation, community, and putting our faith into action.”
    A Sunday evening worship gathering is held at 6:00 p.m.

Plan a campus visit Chapel and worship times for your dates, questions to ask, and a calendar button.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$14,845
$30,001–$48,000$14,843
$48,001–$75,000$16,067
$75,001–$110,000$19,208
Over $110,000$22,964

Full cost of attendance before aid: $44,172 a year.

Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
1,876
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 44% · Women 56%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
37%
Total students2,624
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$16,948
Cost of attendance (per year)$44,172
Median federal debt at graduation$25,500
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
58%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
College Scorecard, within 6 years
44%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
College Scorecard, within 6 years
46%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
64%
First-year retention62%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$59,572
Admission rate69%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
No application fee
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $1,581 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants44%

Value index: 69 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

MajorMedian earnings
Nursing$86,581
Criminal justice$65,032
Liberal arts$62,972
Business administration$61,958
Psychology$56,062
Biology$55,253
Kinesiology and exercise science$44,098

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Allied health, Area studies, Bible/Biblical Studies, Biochemistry, Biological and physical sciences, Chemistry, Clinical and counseling psychology, Communication studies, Counseling and mental health, Economics, English, Ethnic and gender studies, Family and human development, Finance, Fine arts, German, Global studies, Health administration, Health sciences, History, Human resources, International business, Management information systems, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical engineering, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Pastoral counseling, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Philosophy, Physics, Political science, Public relations, Religious Education, Romance languages, Secondary education, Security science, Social sciences, Sociology, Systems Science and Theory, Teacher education, Theatre, Theology.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Business31%
Health professions19%
Biology11%
Psychology7%
Parks, recreation and fitness7%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingCity
Part-time undergraduates5%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older9%
On-campus room and board (per year)$11,090
SportsNCAA Division III · College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
ROTCArmy · Air Force
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member12 to 1
Undergraduates registered with the disability officeAbout 5%IPEDS, 2023–24
Faculty who are full-time100%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$47,316IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 50% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceChicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)About 10 miles away
Town population2,711,226Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreChicagoAbout 10 miles away
Typical weather26°F in January · 74°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Chicago Northerly Is, IL, about 10 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.000.08
Motor vehicle theft0.390.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Questions families ask

Is North Park University a Christian college?
Yes. North Park University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Evangelical Covenant Church.
What is North Park University’s Compass Score?
71 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at North Park University?
Chapel is listed at Anderson Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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  • IPEDS unit ID 147679
  • Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
  • Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Evangelical Covenant Church of America
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