North Park knows that colleges with a lot of students make it hard to stand out. At North Park, with a student–faculty ratio of 12:1, and around 2,000 undergraduates, there are plenty of opportunities to stand out in your field of study; you can be a Big Fish in a Small Pond.
Small classes. You’re a name, not a number.
The average class size at North Park is 17 students, so you’ll be sure to receive the right attention from your professors and be able to speak your mind during class discussions.
You’re taught and graded by careful and committed professors.
North Park employs accomplished faculty from all over the globe. From local Chicagoans to professors all the way from India, you’ll be sure to receive a quality education and one-on-one interactions with dedicated, experienced, and accomplished professors.
You’ll have tons of hands-on learning opportunities.
Alongside your classroom experiences, North Park’s new Catalyst 606__ program is dedicated to providing you with out-of-class experiences, giving you real, hands-on knowledge specific to each class you are taking. Not only do you get to learn through rigorous academics, but you get to apply that very same knowledge in the real world.
Strong sense of community.
With Chapel and CollegeLife every Wednesday and Sunday respectively, and a variety of clubs and intramural sports to join, there are no limits to activities and relationships that’ll keep you connected.
Alumni connections mean much more.
Alumni connections are an important part of North Park. Alumni are deeply connected to each other and the school, so you’re part of a global community of North Parkers.
You’ll actually be recognized for your work and talent.
North Park has programs designed to stretch you to your best, and recognize your talents. Through North Park’s Research Experience for Summer Students (NPRESS), you get academic-level research experience with a faculty mentor. Awards like the Distinguished Seniors Awards recognize male and female seniors for outstanding academic and extracurricular work and activities.
