North Park University is a private institution affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church. Founded in 1891, it is located in Chicago, Illinois, and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. As a private university, it relies on tuition, donations, and endowments rather than state funding. This allows it to maintain a smaller student body and a more personalized educational approach compared to public universities. The university emphasizes a liberal arts education combined with Christian values, fostering a close-knit community environment.