North Park Decision Day is May 1.
A place to explore, with space to grow.
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.
WGN’s Spotlight Chicago Showcases NPU
On April 27, WGN-TV’s Spotlight Chicago sat down with President Mary K. Surridge and Provost Francisco X. Gaytán to discuss North Park University’s rich legacy …
NPU Flag Football Featured on NBC Chicago
North Park University’s flag football team was recently featured in an NBC Chicago segment highlighting the growth of flag football in the Chicago area due to it …
Alumni Gather for NPU-Hosted Blue & Gold Day Fika
North Park University President Mary K. Surridge hosted an intimate group of about 30 alumni at a special fika, a traditional Swedish coffee gathering, to kick …
Upcoming Events
Elijah Lamb Composition Recital
05/02/2026, 2:30 p.m.
Senior composition student, Elijah Lamb will present a concert featuring his original musical works. This event is free and open …
Osbeida Alvarez Composition Recital
05/02/2026, 7:30 p.m.
Senior composition student, Osbeida Alvarez will present a concert featuring her original musical works. This event is free and …
Jazz Band Concert
05/03/2026, 2:30 p.m.
Listen to jazz favorites performed by the North Park University Jazz Band under the direction of Dr. Joe Lill. Tickets are $5 for …
Senior Exhibition and Artist Talk: Stephanie Walkowiak
05/04/2026
Reception and Artist Talk: May 5, 4:30 p.m. in Carlson Tower Galleries Stephanie Walkowiak is an artist born and raised in Chicago, …
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.