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North Park University

North Park University

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North Park University: international tuition 39,000 USD per year, one-year total cost 56,100 USD, acceptance rate 68.5%. This page lists 3 scholarships open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105.

Getting in. The school admits 68.5% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 80+ or Duolingo 105+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.

Cost for a year. One year comes to 56,100 USD, before any scholarship. 3 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. Health insurance is 2,174 USD a year.

Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.

Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026

Overview
At a glance

What is the tuition at North Park University?

International tuition is 39,000 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 56,100 USD.

Does North Park University offer scholarships for international students?

This page lists 3 scholarships open to international students. North Park offers international student grants and talent-based/Hahn scholarships international students may qualify for; it is unclear whether academic merit and need-based aid are open to them. Contact international admissions directly.

What English scores does North Park University require?

Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105.

What is the acceptance rate at North Park University?

The acceptance rate is 68.5%.

Total cost / year
56,100 USD≈ ₫1.46B
tuition 39,000 USD
Aid for intl students
Coming soon
Acceptance rate
68.5%
IELTSminimum
6
TOEFL80DET105
International students
12.2%
undergraduate
Programs
52 programs
Founded
1891
Students
2,534
Ways to pay
  • Pay in fullYes
  • Aid with the offerUnclear
  • Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclear

For Vietnamese students

Vietnamese community nearby

Chicago
11,933
0.4% of residents6,676 born in Vietnam
Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area
31,609
0.3% of residents17,901 born in Vietnam

Students on campus lifei

  • North Park University2026Official

Contact

Address
3225 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625-4895
Admissions email
Cost & scholarships

Tuition and cost for a year

Total cost / year
56,100 USD≈ ₫1.46B
International tuition
39,000 USD≈ ₫1.02B
International tuition per year (USD) vs other schoolsLower than 60% of schools
Middle half: 34,170–55,04080% of schools: 24,734–68,017

Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.

What a year costs

Tuition39,000 USD≈ ₫1.02B
Mandatory fees500 USD≈ ₫13M
Housing & meals13,000 USD≈ ₫339M
Books & supplies1,000 USD≈ ₫26.1M
Personal2,100 USD≈ ₫54.8M
Transportation400 USD≈ ₫10.4M
Total cost per year56,100 USD≈ ₫1.46B

VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.

Scholarships and aid for international students

Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.

Scholarships at this school

Merit2Other2Talent2
  • International student grantsOtherApplication method unclearSchool page

    The page explicitly states these grants are for international students within the aid package.

  • Talent-based scholarshipsTalentApplication method unclearSchool page

    The international aid section says international students may qualify for talent-based scholarships.

  • Talent-based scholarships (music, art, theatre, journalism, media production, cheer, dance)TalentApplication method unclearSchool page

    The International student aid section says international students may qualify for talent-based scholarships.

  • First-year academic scholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page

    The page does not say whether international students are considered for these academic awards.

  • TheDream.US ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearOtherSeparate application requiredSchool page

    This scholarship is for Dreamers (undocumented/DACA students); the page does not say whether F-1 international students are eligible.

    • Renewable in later years
  • Virginia E. Hahn Memorial ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearMeritSeparate application requiredSchool page
    • Renewable in later years

    Deadline: April 15

Admissions

Admission requirements

Acceptance rate
68.5%
SAT / ACT
Test-optionali
Minimum IELTS
6
Application fee
0 USD≈ ₫0
Application fee (USD) vs other schoolsLower than most
Middle half: 45–7580% of schools: 30–85

Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.

English

IELTSAcademic09≥ 6each band ≥ 5
TOEFLiBT0120≥ 80each section ≥ 15
DETDuolingo10160≥ 105
Conditional admission / English pathway
Offeredi

Application requirements

  • High-school transcriptRequired
  • Teacher recommendationRequired
  • EssaysiOptional
  • Proof of fundsiRequired
  • English proficiencyRequired
  • SATACTOptional

Deadlines

ComparisonThis school has not posted this year's deadlines. Among United States schools in Duckling's data, Early Decision is usually around Nov 1, Regular Decision is usually around Jan 15. Check the school's site before applying.

How to apply

Apply via
Common App
Enrollment deposit
200 USDi≈ ₫5.22M

Minimum English scores vs other schools

IELTS AcademicAbout typical
Middle half: 6–6.580% of schools: 5.5–6.5

Compared with 190 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.

TOEFL iBTAbout typical
Middle half: 71–8080% of schools: 61–90

Compared with 164 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.

Credit for exams

  • IB Higher Level scores of 5 to 7 may earn credit, up to 30 credits, subject to departmental evaluation.

    Scores that count1234567

AP credit by subject

APAP Biology4+6 cr
BIOL-1260
APAP Calculus AB4+4 cr
MATH-1510
APAP Chemistry4+4 cr
CHEM-1150
APAP Psychology4+4 cr
PSYC-1000
APAP Statistics4+4 cr
STAT-1490
APAP United States History4+8 cr
HIST-2110 & HIST-212-
APAP World History: Modern4+8 cr
HIST-2200 & HIST-2210
APAP Computer Science A4+4 cr
CSIS-1220
APAP Precalculus4+4 cr
MATH-1150
APAP English Language and Composition4+4 cr
WRIT-1050
APAP English Literature and Composition4+6 cr
WRIT-1050, ENG-1750
APAP European History4+8 cr
HIST-2491 & HIST-1992
APAP Spanish Language and Culture4+8 cr
Exempt SPAN-1010, SPAN-1020; Credit in SPAN-2010, SPAN-2020
APAP 2-D Art4+4 cr
ART-1030
APAP 3-D Ar4+
CQ
APAP African American Studies4+4 cr
SOC-2500
APAP Art History4+4 cr
CORE-1994
APAP Calculus CB4+8 cr
MATH-1510, MATH-1520
APAP Chinese Language and Culture4+8 cr
Exempt FL-1991, FL-1992; Credit in FL-2991, FL-2992
APAP Comparative Government and Politics4+4 cr
POGO-2300
APAP Drawing4+4 cr
ART-1100
APAP Environmental Science4+2 cr
BIOL-1180
APAP French Language and Culture4+8 cr
Exempt FREN-1010, FREN-1020; Credit in FREN-2010, FREN-2020
APAP German Language and Culture4+8 cr
Exempt GERM-1010, GERM-120; Credit in GERM-2010, GERM-2020
APAP Human Geography4+4 cr
SOC-1992
APAP Italian Language and Culture4+8 cr
Exempt ITAL-1010 & ITAL-1020; Credit in ITAL-2010, ITAL-2020
APAP Japanese Language and Culture4+8 cr
Exempt FL-1991 & 1992; Credit in FL-2991, FL 2992
APAP Latin4+8 cr
Exempt FL-1991 & 1992; Credit in FL-2991, FL 2992
APAP Macroeconomics4+4 cr
BSE-2212
APAP Music Theory4+4 cr
MUS-1080
APAP Physics 1: Algebra Based4+4 cr
PHEN-1110
APAP Physics 2: Algebra Based4+4 cr
PHEN-1120
APAP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4+4 cr
PHYS-1220
APAP Physics C: Mechicanics4+4 cr
PHYS-1210
APAP Spanish Literature and Culture4+4 cr
Two of the Following: SPAN-3100, 3200, 3300, and/or 3400*
APAP United States Government and Politics4+4 cr
POGO-1600

36 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.

Programs & careers

Programs

52 programs

Outcomes

Earnings 10 years after entry, including people who did not graduatei
59,572 USD≈ ₫1.55B
Earnings 6 years after entry, including people who did not graduatei
49,326 USD

Staying in United States after graduation

Working after graduation

OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.

Campus life

Climate

Coldest
−5°C
Nights in February, days around 1°C
Warmest
25°C
Days in August, nights around 20°C
Days below 0°C a year
92 days
Snow
Dec → Mar
Daily temperature by month
0°10°20°30°
mm
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
School: low → high Hanoi Rain Snow (water equivalent)

School & campus

Public / private
Private
Setting
Urban
Founded
1891
Students
2,534
Undergraduates
1,818
International students
12.2% undergrad

Where the school is

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State IllinoisChicago, United States

Detailed map

Academics & housing

Return for year 2
61.7%
Graduate within 6 years
57.7%

Housing

Residency requirement
First-years must live on campus

Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.

Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data