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Discover 91Ó°ÊÓ
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 91Ó°ÊÓ.
An oasis in the city
91Ó°ÊÓ’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 91Ó°ÊÓ.
Time Names 91Ó°ÊÓ Among America’s Best Colleges
Time included 91Ó°ÊÓ on its inaugural America’s Best Colleges list, which featured 500 institutions. 91Ó°ÊÓ was one of 28 Illinois …
91Ó°ÊÓ Launches Two New Programs, Responding to Workforce Trends
New Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and artificial intelligence for business minor/certificate officially launch on August 24, pairing skill-building with …
91Ó°ÊÓ Theological Seminary Awarded Grant to Enrich Community Worship Services
The $18,000 Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grant will support visiting practitioners for the seminary’s weekly community worship services and community meals. …
Upcoming events
NPU at Chicago Jazz Fest
09/05/2026
91Ó°ÊÓ is represented well at this year’s Chicago Jazz Festival. Free admission to all concerts. Saturday, September 5: WDCB …
Service Day
09/12/2026, 8:00 a.m.
Join us on Saturday, September 12, for NPU’s Annual Service Day, living out 91Ó°ÊÓ’s mission through community, compassion, …
Fall Open House
09/26/2026, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join us for Fall Open House and experience 91Ó°ÊÓ like never before! This interactive event is designed especially …
2026 David Nyvall Lecture
10/01/2026, 3:00 p.m.
The Bonhoeffer Conundrum: A Complicated Story of Resistance to Fascism In the midst of political upheaval and the rise of totalitarian …
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 91Ó°ÊÓers
Find out what makes 91Ó°ÊÓ special from our community members.
91Ó°ÊÓ 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
91Ó°ÊÓ 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
91Ó°ÊÓ’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.