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Rooted in the Christian faith.
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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 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 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 ²ÝݮӰÊÓ.
NPU’s Student Government Association Hosts National Training Conference
²ÝݮӰÊÓ’s Student Government Association hosted the American Student Government Association’s Chicago Student Government Training Conference.
Counseling Group Hosts Brunch for NPU’s MACMHC Students, Alumni
Current and former students in ²ÝݮӰÊÓ’s Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling (MACMHC) program attended a brunch held by the Illinois Counseling …
NPU Choir Director Cofounds Evanston Folk Group
Photo courtesy of Evanston Roundtable. Kaitlyn Foley, a voice instructor and conductor at ²ÝݮӰÊÓ, has cofounded the Evanston Folk Choir, a …
Upcoming Events
Trinity to ²ÝݮӰÊÓ Visit Day
12/15/2025, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Trinity students are invited to visit campus that day to attend a presentation about ²ÝݮӰÊÓ, take a campus tour, and join …
Miles Davis and John Coltrane Centennial Tribute
01/22/2026, 7:30 p.m.
Miles Davis and John Coltrane Centennial Tribute Sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) Celebrate the centennial of …
Discover ²ÝݮӰÊÓ–February
02/16/2026, 9:00 a.m.
Get an in-depth look at ²ÝݮӰÊÓ and discover what it’s really like to be part of our community. Designed for high …
CE Virtual Workshop: Adoption Competency in Clinical Practice
02/21/2026, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Adoption is not a one-time event—it is a lifelong experience that shapes identity, attachment, and emotional development. This …
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.