About us
North Park University is a Christian University co-founded in 1891 by the Evangelical Covenant Church, located in Chicago, Illinois. The university provides a wide variety of academic programs for both undergraduates and graduates with different faculties of liberal arts, sciences, and professional training.
It aims at producing men and women who will make valuable contributions to society, exemplified by the chosen institutional values of faith, learning, and service in a city-centred, intercultural context.
Key information about North Park University
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Details
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Established
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1891
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Location
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Chicago, Illinois
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Campus Size
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30 acres
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Student-to-Faculty Ratio
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15:1
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Diversity
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56.4% of undergraduates identify as students of colour
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Accreditation
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Higher Learning Commission
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Popular Majors
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Nursing, Business, Psychology, Biology, Health Sciences
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Niche Rankings
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- 64th in Most Diverse Colleges in America
- 247th in Best Colleges with No Application Fee in America
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Mission Statement
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Preparing students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology.
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