North Park University Acceptance Rate
Chicago, Illinois · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,468
- Admitted
- 2,526
- Yield
- 18%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, North Park University's acceptance rate has risen from 54.6% in 2014–15 to 72.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,655 to 3,468 (+31%) over that period.
Its 72.8% rate makes North Park University more selective than about 57% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 52%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (76.1% for women vs 69.4% for men, a 6.7-point gap). North Park University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 18% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,655 | 1,450 | 54.6% | 403 |
| 2015–16 | 3,901 | 1,929 | 49.4% | 358 |
| 2016–17 | 1,925 | 1,813 | 94.2% | 378 |
| 2017–18 | 4,839 | 2,600 | 53.7% | 388 |
| 2018–19 | 4,528 | 2,109 | 46.6% | 421 |
| 2019–20 | 4,435 | 2,113 | 47.6% | 371 |
| 2020–21 | 4,782 | 2,102 | 44% | 351 |
| 2021–22 | 4,053 | 2,721 | 67.1% | 464 |
| 2022–23 | 5,039 | 3,427 | 68% | 502 |
| 2023–24 | 3,468 | 2,526 | 72.8% | 455 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,919 | 1,460 | 76.1% |
| Men | 1,480 | 1,027 | 69.4% |
| Unknown | 69 | 39 | 56.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How North Park University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is North Park University's acceptance rate?
North Park University's acceptance rate is 72.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,526 admitted of 3,468 applicants).
Is North Park University test optional?
North Park University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to North Park University?
North Park University received 3,468 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,526.
Is North Park University getting harder to get into?
North Park University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 54.6% in 2014–15 to 72.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.northpark.edu/.