School Overview
General Information
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Admission Office 8700 NW River Park Drive Parkville, MO 64152 (816) 584-6214 (800) 745-7275 Fax: (816) 741-4462 [email protected] Contact: Cathy Colapietro Director of Admissions and Student Financial Services |
Main Address 8700 NW River Park Drive PMB 13 Parkville, MO 64152 (816) 741-2000 www.park.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 11,865 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 257 Degree-seeking undergrads: 11,080 Graduate enrollment: 592 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 Paper application fees may be waived for applicants with financial need. |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 78% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 67% |
College Majors
Arts, Visual & Performing Drama/Theater Arts B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science A,B Construction Trades Building/Property Maintenance A Education Early Childhood Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Family & Consumer Sciences Child Development B Foreign Language & Literature Spanish B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Law & Legal Studies – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A,B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Mathematics/Computer Science B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Administration B,C Security & Protective Services Fire Services Administration B Social Sciences Economics B Transportation & Materials Moving Aviation Management A,B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Park University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (816) 741-2000 |
| Website: | www.park.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.park.edu/apply/Index.html |
| Address: | 8700 NW River Park Dr, Parkville, MO 64152-3795 |
| Setting: | 21 |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 11,227 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 43% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 15 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,473 (22% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $12,130 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $12,130 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 82% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $6,809 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Park University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Park University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 5 | 8 | 12 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 | |
| Construction Trades | 1 | 2 | |||
| Education | 5 | 9 | |||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 2 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | |
| History | 2 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 4 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 4 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 2 | 2 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 3 | 4 | 4 | ||
| Social Sciences | 7 | ||||
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Grand total | 26 | 18 | 69 | 20 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Park University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Education | 1 | 4 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 2 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 2 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Grand total | 4 | 4 | 17 | 10 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Park University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $12,130 |
| Out-of-state | $12,130 |
| Books and supplies | $1,800 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $8,025 |
| Out-of-state | $8,025 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 84 | 82% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 78 | 76% | $6,809 |
| Student loan aid | 57 | 55% | $5,333 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 4,335 | 41% | $4,450 |
| Federal student loans | 3,694 | 35% | $7,264 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Park University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Park University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 4,152 | 2,069 | 2,083 | Percent admitted | 100% | 87% | 82% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 13% | 13% | 12% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Park University Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 11,227 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 9,857 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,370 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Park University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language
- Missouri State Board of Nursing
- Associate Degree Nursing Programs
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