Published cost of attendance is $44,172. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $14,845, middle-income families pay around $16,067, higher-income families pay approximately $22,964.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $44,172 |
| Tuition and Fees | $36,710 |
| Room and Board | $11,090 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$27,224 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $16,948 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,845 |
| $30–48k | $14,843 |
| $48–75k | $16,067 |
| $75–110k | $19,208 |
| $110k+ | $22,964 |
Published cost of attendance is $44,172. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $14,845, middle-income families pay around $16,067, higher-income families pay approximately $22,964. Azimuth ranks North Park University #609 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 57.3 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,500; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $24,179. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $65,399, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $288 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of North Park University earn median 4-year earnings of $65,399, placing North Park University in the 70.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,581 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing North Park University in the 81.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks North Park University #529 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings trajectory reflects a student body concentrated in business and professional fields, where early-career outcomes tend to be stable and moderate, with gradual growth over the first decade after enrollment. The program portfolio is anchored in business and management disciplines. Business Administration is the largest program with 95 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $61,958, and Azimuth ranks the program 0.9× the national benchmark for the field among nonprofit four-year institutions. The Nursing program graduates 64 students with median 4-year earnings of $86,581, performing 1.0× the national benchmark. Biology, General and Kinesiology round out the largest cohorts, with 35 and 34 graduates respectively, earning $55,253 and $44,098 four years after enrollment. These programs reflect North Park University's focus on Business, which accounts for a substantial share of degree output and aligns with Chicago's professional services and corporate employment landscape.
