Park University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2451 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #678 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #621 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #962 of 3,307 | For Library and Information science |
| Top50% | For 60 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 5,376
- Graduates
- 1,258
- Male:Female Ratio
- 53:47
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.park.edu
Park University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Park University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
1,550 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,575 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Park University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2669 (40%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1426 (22%) |
| Black or African American | 1139 (17%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 528 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 501 (8%) |
| Asian | 182 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 105 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 56 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Park University is $15,637 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $13,719 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,687 |
| $48-75K | $15,902 |
| $75-110K | $18,737 |
| $110K+ | $18,018 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $15,500 | $7,942 |
| Tuition in-state | $15,500 | $7,942 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,500 | $7,942 |
| Fee in-district | $900 | |
| Fee in-state | $900 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $900 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 526 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,000 |
| Room charge | $5,380 |
| Meal charge | $4,440 |
Park University majors
Park University has granted 1,403 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs and 442 master's across 14 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Park University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 55 | 361 | 186 |
| Social Psychology | 16 | 132 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 18 | 120 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 7 | 91 | |
| Public Administration | 28 | 47 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 68 | ||
| Psychology, General | 66 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 9 | 56 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 60 | ||
| Information Technology | 25 | 34 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 53 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 11 | 32 | |
| Accounting | 6 | 32 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 36 | ||
| Geography | 33 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 33 | ||
| Social Work | 16 | 16 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 22 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 22 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 5 | 17 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 19 | ||
| Graphic Design | 17 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 16 | ||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 16 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 15 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 13 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 12 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 11 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 11 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 11 | ||
| Sociology, General | 10 | ||
| Military History | 9 | ||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Interior Design | 8 | ||
| Physical Fitness Technician | 8 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 7 | ||
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 7 | ||
| History, General | 4 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 4 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | 1 | |
| National Security Policy Studies | 3 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 3 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 2 | ||
| Digital Marketing | 2 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Economics, General | 1 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Project Management | 1 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 124 | 1,403 | 442 |
Park University has a graduation rate of 30%, which is among the 12% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Park University has published 4,534 scientific papers with 106,951 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 49 | 449 |
| 1993 | 55 | 389 |
| 1994 | 54 | 441 |
| 1995 | 38 | 433 |
| 1996 | 44 | 498 |
| 1997 | 52 | 503 |
| 1998 | 32 | 500 |
| 1999 | 32 | 550 |
| 2000 | 26 | 611 |
| 2001 | 31 | 674 |
| 2002 | 52 | 779 |
| 2003 | 55 | 921 |
| 2004 | 48 | 953 |
| 2005 | 57 | 1196 |
| 2006 | 79 | 1321 |
| 2007 | 74 | 1387 |
| 2008 | 95 | 1460 |
| 2009 | 77 | 1595 |
| 2010 | 86 | 1684 |
| 2011 | 84 | 1831 |
| 2012 | 89 | 2050 |
| 2013 | 126 | 2238 |
| 2014 | 211 | 2521 |
| 2015 | 262 | 3394 |
| 2016 | 263 | 4278 |
| 2017 | 234 | 5216 |
| 2018 | 261 | 6521 |
| 2019 | 197 | 7641 |
| 2020 | 291 | 9370 |
| 2021 | 166 | 10277 |
| 2022 | 146 | 9695 |
| 2023 | 152 | 9386 |
| 2024 | 154 | 8843 |
Park University alumni
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Carl McIntire
- Occupations
- pastor
- Biography
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Charles Curtis McIntire Jr., known as Carl McIntire, was a founder and minister in the Bible Presbyterian Church, founder and long-time president of the International Council of Christian Churches and the American Council of Christian Churches, and a popular religious radio broadcaster, who proudly identified himself as a fundamentalist.
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James A. Roy
- Enrolled in Park University
- Graduated with Associate of Science in construction management
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering and management
- Biography
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James A. Roy is a retired Chief Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force who served as the 16th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force from June 30, 2009, to January 24, 2013. He was previously the Senior Enlisted Leader and Advisor for United States Pacific Command.
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Amy Vilela
- Occupations
- politicianactivist
- Biography
-
Amy Lynnette Vilela is an American politician from the state of Nevada. She worked as an accountant before becoming an advocate for single-payer healthcare, also known as Medicare for All, after her daughter was turned away from a hospital and died of a heart attack because the hospital thought she lacked health insurance.
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Kenneth Broberg
- Occupations
- classical pianistuniversity teacherpianist
- Biography
-
Kenneth Broberg (born August 2, 1993) is an American classical pianist. In June 2017 he won the silver medal at the Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. In June 2019 Broberg earned the third prize and bronze medal at The XVI International Tchaikovsky Competition. In June 2021 he won the American Piano Awards.
General info
| Founded | 1875 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Fides et Labor Faith and Work |
| Colors | gold, burgundy |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 609 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 8700 NW River Park Dr Parkville, Missouri, 64152-3795 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,000 |
| Phone | 8167412000 |