Park University Overview
Park University is a private, nonprofit university founded in 1875, offering accessible, career-focused education designed to meet students where they are. With 75+ academic programs, including 55 undergraduate degree programs, and a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio, Park combines a wide range of academic options with the personal attention students need to succeed. Students can learn at Park's flagship campus in Parkville, Missouri; its residential campus in Gilbert, Arizona; additional campus centers; and online.
Located just minutes from downtown Kansas City, Park's 645-acre Parkville campus offers a close-knit college experience with 18 varsity athletic teams, 30+ student clubs and organizations, historic architecture and the one-of-a-kind Academic Underground. Park is committed to making a private education attainable: 85%+ of students receive some form of financial aid, the average student aid package is $12,000, and Park awards more than $22 million in institutional aid annually.
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
Park University Tuition and Cost
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. | $17,000 |
| 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. | $17,000 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,550 |
| 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
$22,000,000
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
Park University Admissions Requirements
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
Yes
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 |
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
Park University Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
4,949
Total Number of Undergrads
3,995
0
100
10%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
25%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Graduate Degrees
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Evening/Weekend Programs
- 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
Park University 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
30
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
Park University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
Park University After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$68,115
Loan Default Rate
7%
National: 8%
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