North Park University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
2,203

Full + Part time Students
1:12

Faculty to Student Ratio
33%

Transfer Student Ratio
$17.5K

Avg. Financial Aid

North Park is located on Chicago's north side and enrolls 3,200 students from around the country and the world. At North Park, excellence implies not only a deep tradition in the liberal arts and the Christian faith, but also a spirit of innovation, reaching out to serve and to learn from the dynamic community around us. Cultural study centers enrich the life of the campus and connect us to the diverse people of Chicago whose roots extend around the globe. Graduate and special undergraduate programs bring adult, working professionals to the campus on evenings and weekends, enhancing the University's resources in the liberal arts as well as in specialized areas such as business, the health sciences, and education.

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Overview

Total Faculty	120
Full-Time Undergraduate	1,834
Part-Time Undergraduate	369
Transfer Students	254
Programs	60 Programs
Courses	800 Courses
Equivalencies	415 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$22,150
Out-of-State Tuition	$22,150
Books and Supplies	$1,000
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	70%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,790
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	84%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$9,752

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

North Park University is an affordable, high-quality, private institution. Our students represent a wide range of social and economic backgrounds, and our financial aid packages are personalized to match each student's needs and talents. We are committed to working with students and families to make a North Park education affordable. Scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study will assist you pay for your college education. More than 90% of our students receive some form of aid.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Transfer students must have at least a 2.0 GPA (out of 4.0) in order to be considered for admission.
Official Transcripts:

North Park requires the submission of official college transcripts. Transfer students with more than 12 hours of transferable credit do not need to submit a high-school transcript unless requested by the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
SAT Scores:

Students with fewer than 12 hours of transferable credit are considered first-year students and must submit high school transcripts and an ACT or SAT score.
Letters of Recommendation:

The submission of personal references is not required. There is a form with your application.
Essay:

North Park recommends an essay or personal statement with your application but it is not required.
Application Fee:

There is no application fee.
Interview:

North Park does not publish a requirement for a personal interview.
Other Requirements:

****Nursing Candidates will apply for General Admission first - Will Apply to Nursing Program during the semester when both NPU Core curriculum and nursing prerequisite requirements are completed.
Apply Here:

www.northpark.edu/Admissions/Undergraduate-Admissions/Apply/How-to-Apply.aspx

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

North Park does not publish a minimum grade requirement from accredited institutions. If courses from non-accredited institutions are accepted provisionally, 30 semester hours of work at North Park with a grade of C or better must be completed.
Credits (Min/Max):

There is a minimum of 12 credits to be considered for transfer. We can accept up to 60 credits from a two-year college and 90 credits from a four-year college.
Transfer Policy Document:

North Park Transfer Policy.pdf

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