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North Park University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPA3.14

Acceptance Rate68.5%

North Park admits many applicants, but its 62% freshman retention and 58% six-year graduation rates make academic fit and support worth weighing carefully. With a 3.14 average entering GPA and test-optional policy, your best strategy is to show steady coursework and submit SAT or ACT scores if they clearly strengthen your academic record.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

North Park University facts and stats

Quick Facts

North Park University is an urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,841. North Park has a freshman retention rate of 62% and a 6-year graduation rate of 58%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

Chicago, IL

Undergrad Enrollment1,841

Freshman Retention62%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio12:1

Graduation Rate58%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key North Park University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to North Park, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year and reserve the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes. Since North Park does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, use its Regular Decision deadline as your score-arrival target when choosing your last fall retake.

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What you'll actually pay

North Park is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students: $36,470. About 73% of students receive aid. Submit the FAFSA by the April 15 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

Tuition and Fees$36,470

Room and Board$11,920

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid73%

Average Aid Package$12,000

Average Debt at GradN/A

North Park University's estimated total cost of attendance is $48,390, including $36,470 in tuition and fees and $11,920 for room and board. About 73% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $12,000. Actual costs can vary based on housing choices, financial need, and the mix of grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study in a student’s aid offer.