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We provide an exceptional and affordable education in the heart of a diverse Chicago neighborhood.
70+
majors and minors
99%
of students receive financial aid
30+
acres in Chicago
A foundation for
academic excellence
Our core liberal arts curriculum enables you to explore your interests and find your passions at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ.
An oasis in the city
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s Chicago campus is an oasis of green on the city’s north side. Students benefit from a multicultural campus that prepares them for an increasingly diverse and urban culture, along with numerous opportunities for internships and career training.
News and Events
Read the latest from ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ.
A Global Journey to Belonging
For Shyamkumar (Shyam) Mishra BS ’26, who graduated from ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ (NPU) on May 9, attending NPU involved traveling nearly 8,000 miles from his hometown …
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Ranked as a Best Value Institution
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ ranked first among Chicago schools in SmartAsset’s 2026 ranking of the best-value American small colleges and universities. SmartAsset …
NPU Recognizes Students, Faculty, and Alumni at Intercultural Awards Ceremony
This spring, the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ community honored the hard work of students, faculty, and alumni who promote campus diversity at the annual Intercultural Awards …
Upcoming Events
A.Martinez Exhibition
11/10/2025
A.Martinez is an interdisciplinary visual artist, poet, mother, and facilitator living in Chicago. Her work explores ritual, grief, …
April Transfer Information Session
04/13/2026, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Transfer Admissions hosts information sessions throughout the year to help prospective students learn more about …
Art Extravaganza
11/17/2025
Join us for a party celebrating a week long collaborative and interdisciplinary event. Wilson Hall will be filled with visual art, …
Who We Are
Our academic programs and learning environment are informed by three institutional values.
We are Christian.
We are rooted and committed to the Christian faith while also welcoming other beliefs.
77%
Christian
23%
other faiths
We are city-centered.
Chicago is our neighborhood, and we see
all the city as our classroom—it’s a doorway to fantastic opportunity.
Our zipcode
60625
is one of the nation’s most diverse
We are intercultural.
We embrace and value all people and celebrate the global cultural tapestry that is reflected on our campus.
50%
of students identify as persons of color
Meet ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵers
Find out what makes ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ special from our community members.
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ feels like home! It has everything I’m looking for in a university—small, diverse, and in the city. As a first-generation college student, I knew this would be an environment where I could thrive.
Madison Harter BA ’25, BS ’25
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ is a place where everything is related. In my biology courses, I emphasize how cultural and ecological perspectives are deeply interconnected.
Professor of Biology Timothy Lin
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s Christian faith drew me here, and connecting my college and faith life has been a wonderful experience. I like that I can connect with my professors and know them on a deeper level.