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Discover 91AVÔ´´
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 91AVÔ´´.
An oasis in the city
91AVÔ´´â€™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 91AVÔ´´.
91AVÔ´´â€™s Nursing Program Adds State-of-the-Art Birthing Simulator
91AVÔ´´ secures a Laerdal Medical MamaAnne for its nursing students. 91AVÔ´´â€™s (NPU) School of Nursing and Health Sciences has acquired …
NPU Alumna Brings Damaged Clothing Back to Life
Has your dog ever left a tear in your favorite puffer jacket? Or has your pants’ zipper gotten caught? Marijke Stob BA ’12 knows how to salvage your clothing …
Spring 2026 Dean’s List
Congratulations to the students who made the spring 2026 dean’s list. Degree-seeking students with at least 12 semester credit hours at 91AVÔ´´ and …
Upcoming Events
Graduate Nursing Virtual Information Session
06/23/2026, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
We invite you to join us for a Graduate Nursing virtual information session and take the next step toward advancing your nursing …
DEMSN Virtual Information Session
06/30/2026, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
We invite you to attend our Direct Entry MSN (DEMSN) virtual information session on Tuesday, June 30. It’s your chance to learn …
Threshold Orientation
08/20/2026
Threshold Week of Welcome (WOW!) orientation is a tradition designed to help incoming students and families transition into life …
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 91AVÔ´´ers
Find out what makes 91AVÔ´´ special from our community members.
91AVÔ´´ 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
91AVÔ´´ 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
91AVÔ´´’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.