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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.
North Park’s Flag Football Team Ready to Kick off Season After NCAA Approval
The NCAA approved flag football as an Emerging Sport for Women across all three of its divisions, giving the go-ahead to local colleges, including North Park …
NPU Celebrates MLK Day with Local Activist
Renowned local activist Dr. Ameena Matthews brought a message of peace to North Parkers who gathered last month to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Fall 2025 Dean’s List
Congratulations to the students who made the fall 2025 dean’s list. Degree-seeking students with at least 12 semester credit hours at North Park University and …
Upcoming Events
CE Virtual Workshop: Adoption Competency in Clinical Practice
02/21/2026, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Adoption is not a one-time event—it is a lifelong experience that shapes identity, attachment, and emotional development. This …
Noelle Garcia Reception and Artist Talk
02/24/2026, 4:30 p.m.
Enjoy the artwork of Noelle Garcia at this exhibition. The Carlson Tower Galleries are free and open to the public Monday – Friday …
Performance and Service Awards
02/28/2026, 2:30 p.m.
Celebrate the achievements of North Park University’s outstanding undergraduate and graduate students at the annual Performance …
Audition Day
02/28/2026
Audition day is for students who plan to major or minor in Music and students who are applying for a Music or Theatre scholarship. …
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.