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Chicago is our classroom.
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.
NPU Music Professor Nominated for Prestigious Juno Award
North Park University’s Dr. Julia Davids is nominated for a Juno Award for Classical Album of the Year (Large Ensemble) as part of the Canadian Chamber Choir.
North Park Women’s Soccer Named CCIW Coaching Staff of the Year
For the first time in North Park University history, the women’s soccer team’s coaching staff earned the (CCIW) Coaching Staff of the Year award for their 2025 …
Men’s Basketball Post-Season Marked by Grit
North Park University’s men’s basketball team advanced to the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Tournament semifinals to face Wesleyan University.
Upcoming Events
Trio Tailleferre Recital
03/19/2026, 7:30 p.m.
Trio Tailleferre will perform Piano Trio Op. 29 by Dora Pejačević, and other works by Stacy Garrop, Mel Bonis, Henriette Bosmans, …
The Birth of the Cool: Mulligan Mosaics Nonet
03/20/2026, 7:30 p.m.
Join the Mulligan Mosaics Nonet as they celebrate the centennial of Miles Davis’ birth with a complete performance of his landmark …
Orchestra Concert
03/26/2026, 7:30 p.m.
Orchestra students present and perform music that was part of their parents’ and grandparents’ childhood and upbringing, sharing …
Upper Voice Chorale Cabaret
03/27/2026, 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of music hosted by the upper voice chorale. Tickets are free for students and children; $5 for faculty, staff, …
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.
Madison Harter BA ’25, BS ’25
North Park is a place where everything is related. In my biology courses, I emphasize how cultural and ecological perspectives are deeply interconnected.
Professor of Biology Timothy Lin
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.