Ranked #6 for social mobility and #25 for value.
A place to explore, with space to grow.
Rooted in the Christian faith.
Discover ²ÝݮӰÊÓ
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 ²ÝݮӰÊÓ.
An oasis in the city.
²ÝݮӰÊÓ’s Chicago campus is an oasis of green on the city’s north side. Students benefit from a multicultural campus that will prepare them for an increasingly diverse and urban culture—plus endless opportunities for internships and career training.
News & Events
Read the latest from ²ÝݮӰÊÓ
Janice Phillips Speaks at ²ÝݮӰÊÓ White Coat Ceremony
Dr. Janice Phillips encouraged students to mentor others and lean on family at ²ÝݮӰÊÓ’s White Coat Ceremony.
²ÝݮӰÊÓers Pitch in for Second Annual Service Day
About 200 ²ÝݮӰÊÓ community members committed to the university’s annual Service Day on September 13.
²ÝݮӰÊÓ Rises in Rankings, Welcomes Large Class
²ÝݮӰÊÓ (NPU) saw its rankings rise significantly in several categories of the U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings, earning spot #54 …
Upcoming Events
Do You Ever Wonder: Why You Should Major, Double Major, or Minor in Philosophy
10/22/2025, 1:00 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.
Do you ever wonder what makes you, you? Are we just dreaming? How do we live a good life? Join the Philosophy Department to find …
²ÝݮӰÊÓ at Salem Covenant Church
10/22/2025
Join us for a week of connection, worship, and discovery with events hosted by ²ÝݮӰÊÓ (NPU) and ²ÝݮӰÊÓ Theological …
Jazz Band Concert
11/02/2025, 2:30 p.m.
Fall Choral Concert
11/07/2025, 7:30 p.m.
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 ²ÝݮӰÊÓers
Find out what makes ²ÝݮӰÊÓ special from our community members.
²ÝݮӰÊÓ 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
²ÝݮӰÊÓ 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
²ÝݮӰÊÓ’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.