Parker University: Review & Facts

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Parker University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,065 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1978 and is one of the 23 schools located in Dallas, Texas.

Parker University is listed among Top Gay and Lesbian Colleges in the United States.

Academic Offerings

At Parker University you can get your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
21
Parker University deploys a trimester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 21 majors. The most popular concentrations are Massage Therapy and Chiropractic, Medical, Biology, Occupational Therapy, and Radiology Technology. 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 usually a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Parker University is perfect at 100% (well above Texas average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students definitely love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
100%
Good
The graduation rate at Parker University is outstanding - 100%.

Student to faculty ratio at Parker University is good, 9:1. Learn more information on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are very high, around $24,900 a year. The additional fees at Parker University beyond tuition are around $700, which comes to $25,600 per academic year.

Read the details about Parker 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

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The school might accept advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Parker University is $50.00. The graduate application fee is $50.00. The first-professional application fee is also 50 dollars.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Parker University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (972) 438-6932 or check Parker University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A-
Safe
Parker University provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Parker 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.

ROTC
Available
No
At the present moment, there is no on-campus housing at Parker University.

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

Parker University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Parker University
2540 Walnut Hill Lane
Dallas, Texas
75229-5668, USA
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