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Discover North Park
We provide an exceptional and affordable education in the heart of a diverse Chicago neighborhood.
70+
majors and minors
99%
of students receive financial aid
30+
acres in Chicago
A foundation for
academic excellence
Our core liberal arts curriculum enables you to explore your interests and find your passions at North Park.
An oasis in the city
North Park University’s Chicago campus is an oasis of green on the city’s north side. Students benefit from a multicultural campus that prepares them for an increasingly diverse and urban culture, along with numerous opportunities for internships and career training.
News and Events
Read the latest from North Park.
North Park University Hosts Annual Service Day, Sending Volunteers Throughout Chicago
The university posted its highest mark for social mobility in recent years and a significant jump in the best value category.
North Park University Climbs in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Rankings
The university posted its highest mark for social mobility in recent years and a significant jump in the best value category.
Money Magazine Lists North Park University as a Best College in America
Money magazine included North Park University on its 2026 Best Colleges in America roster.
Upcoming events
Exceptional Music for Exceptional Families
10/10/2026, 7:00 p.m.
Families with autism and special needs can freely enjoy the enriching power of music in a safe and welcoming environment. A …
Voices: Fall Choral Concert
10/23/2026, 7:30 p.m.
The Fall Choral Concert will explore how we find and share our voices amidst the intensity of life. The North Park University …
Homecoming Music Showcase
10/30/2026, 7:30 p.m.
As part of Homecoming festivities, the Music Department hosts its annual showcase featuring its talented faculty. Event information …
The Mirror of Music: Orchestra Concert
11/05/2026, 7:30 p.m.
Join us as students collect stories from across the North Side, including Albany Park, and bring them to life through original …
Who We Are
Our academic programs and learning environment are informed by three institutional values.
We are Christian.
We are rooted and committed to the Christian faith while also welcoming other beliefs.
77%
Christian
23%
other faiths
We are city-centered.
Chicago is our neighborhood, and we see
all the city as our classroom—it’s a doorway to fantastic opportunity.
Our zipcode
60625
is one of the nation’s most diverse
We are intercultural.
We embrace and value all people and celebrate the global cultural tapestry that is reflected on our campus.
50%
of students identify as persons of color
Meet North Parkers
Find out what makes North Park special from our community members.
North Park feels like home! It has everything I’m looking for in a university—small, diverse, and in the city. As a first-generation college student, I knew this would be an environment where I could thrive.
North Park is a place where everything is related. In my biology courses, I emphasize how cultural and ecological perspectives are deeply interconnected.
North Park’s Christian faith drew me here, and connecting my college and faith life has been a wonderful experience. I like that I can connect with my professors and know them on a deeper level.