Overview
Park University offers a comprehensive selection of academic programs, while boasting a rich international culture, championship athletics programs, engaging student life activities, coupled inside a traditional university atmosphere. Located on the hills of beautiful Parkville, MO, Park University is your Show Me State’s University of Choice. Our campus is just minutes away from downtown Kansas City where art, museums, professional sports, award-winning barbecue, and vibrant nightlife, are just the beginning of all this thriving community has to offer. Transforming lives since 1875, Park University continues to build upon its proud legacy of providing a world-class higher educational experience.
Acceptance Rate:
69%
Average Net Price:
$18,000
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.2
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1110
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $12,116 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $12,116 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,190 |
| Books and Supplies | $1232 |
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
41%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
39%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,979
39%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,028
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,443
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
18%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2632
45%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,028
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$6,416,147
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$182,562
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
47%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,754
Students receiving federal loans
47%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,086
Average Other Loans Per Year
$8,596
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
2650
Students Applied
304
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1 | June 1 |
Application Fee
$25
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1110
3.2
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
6,634
Total Number of Undergrads
5,376
0
100
10%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
25%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
49
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
50
Countries Represented
62
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
48%
Student Organizations
27
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
3%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Pirates
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Heart of America Athletic Conference
Park University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$68,115
Loan Default Rate
7%
National: 8%
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