Park University (ParkU)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	396
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	69%
Students retention rate	57%
On-time graduation rate	24%

Located in Parkville, Missouri, ParkU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Park University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Park University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, ParkU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at ParkU is reported to be 24%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Missouri state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at ParkU is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Missouri is 72%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at ParkU do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2017 admitted students

69%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,280

Cost of attendance at Park University in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$9,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,280

Cost of attendance at Park University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$19,257
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at Park University received on average $6,779 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,779

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	103	49%	$4,977	$512,648
Other Federal Grant	103	49%	$5,596	$576,398
State Grant/Scholarships	28	13%	$1,861	$52,100
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	143	68%	$4,280	$612,070
Total Grant & Scholarships	183	88%	$6,779	$1,240,568

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Park University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Park University students is 24.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 21.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 28.3%.

24.0%

African American 20.7% 6 students
white 17.2% 11 students
hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 36.4% 8 students
International Students 39.1% 9 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Heart of America Athletic Conference
Basketball Heart of America Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Heart of America Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Park University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Park University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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