Park University: Review & Facts

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Park University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 7,665 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1875 and is the only institution located in Parkville, Missouri.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, and master's degree are available at Park University.

Majors
Offered
72
Park University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 72 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Psychology, Computer Science, and Criminal Justice. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Park University is low at 59% (way below Missouri average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
59%
Bad
The graduation rate at Park University is very low: 29%.

Student to faculty ratio at Park University is pretty decent -- 14:1. Learn more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are close to the nationwide median, $9,300 per year. The additional fees at Park University (not included in tuition costs) are about $500, which comes to $9,800 per academic year.

Read the details about Park University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
40%
Doable
According to recent data, 998 applications were submitted and 403 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to get admitted at this school.

This college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' ACT test scores at Park University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,600
Medium
Park University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Park University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Park University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 600 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low: approximately $4,600 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Park University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Park University seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Park University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Park University
8700 NW River Park Dr
Parkville, Missouri
64152-3795, USA
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