Parker University: Review & Facts

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Parker University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,700 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1978 and is one of the 23 schools located in Dallas, Texas.

Parker University is listed in Best LGBT Friendly Schools in the country.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
18
Fair
Parker University will give you the opportunity to obtain a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Parker University implements a trimester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 18 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 compared to other schools.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when 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. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
75%
Good
The rate of student retention at Parker University is fair at 75% (above Texas average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student to faculty ratio at Parker University is good, 10:1. Read more information on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$22,300
High
Average tuition costs are high, around $21,700 a year. The additional fees at Parker University (not included in tuition costs) are around $600, which comes to a total of $22,300 annually.

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
This school will consider accepting your advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

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

Opportunities and Services



Safety
Grade
B+
Dicey
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 generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Parker University Location and Maps



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