Park University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2424 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #677 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #620 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #587 of 1,260 | For Applied/Engineering Physics |
| Top50% | For 58 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 6,238
- Graduates
- 1,424
- 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.
1,509 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,399 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 | 3131 (41%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1726 (23%) |
| Black or African American | 1289 (17%) |
| Two or more races | 545 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 523 (7%) |
| Asian | 195 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 145 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 64 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Park University is $15,858 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 | $14,176 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,303 |
| $48-75K | $17,156 |
| $75-110K | $18,751 |
| $110K+ | $19,148 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $12,231 | $6,663 |
| Tuition in-state | $12,231 | $6,663 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $12,231 | $6,663 |
| Fee in-district | $440 | |
| Fee in-state | $440 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $440 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 524 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,000 |
| Room charge | $4,560 |
| Meal charge | $3,770 |
Park University majors
Park University has granted 1,567 bachelor's degrees across 48 programs and 545 master's across 12 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Park University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 60 | 451 | 274 |
| Social Psychology | 28 | 176 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 29 | 137 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 12 | 135 | |
| Public Administration | 36 | 44 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 71 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 69 | ||
| Information Technology | 26 | 40 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 64 | ||
| Accounting | 11 | 41 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 48 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 8 | 34 | |
| Psychology, General | 41 | ||
| Social Work | 17 | 23 | |
| Geography | 36 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 32 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 28 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 10 | 16 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 21 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 4 | 16 | |
| Graphic Design | 17 | ||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 16 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 15 | ||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 13 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 13 | ||
| Sociology, General | 12 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 10 | ||
| Interior Design | 10 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 9 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 8 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 7 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 | ||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 6 | ||
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 5 | ||
| Military History | 5 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | 3 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 5 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 4 | ||
| History, General | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Economics, General | 3 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | ||
| Digital Marketing | 1 | ||
| Engineering, Other | 1 | ||
| Financial Planning and Services | 1 | ||
| Office Management and Supervision | 1 | ||
| Physical Fitness Technician | 1 | ||
| Project Management | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 156 | 1,567 | 545 |
Park University has a graduation rate of 23%, which is among the 7% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 23% | 20% | 26% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Park University has published 3,617 scientific papers with 76,521 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Materials Science, and Organic Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 39 | 272 |
| 1992 | 38 | 466 |
| 1993 | 47 | 250 |
| 1994 | 43 | 298 |
| 1995 | 36 | 303 |
| 1996 | 37 | 321 |
| 1997 | 40 | 353 |
| 1998 | 26 | 320 |
| 1999 | 28 | 355 |
| 2000 | 22 | 399 |
| 2001 | 30 | 447 |
| 2002 | 45 | 532 |
| 2003 | 49 | 599 |
| 2004 | 44 | 600 |
| 2005 | 42 | 785 |
| 2006 | 64 | 901 |
| 2007 | 63 | 968 |
| 2008 | 93 | 1029 |
| 2009 | 66 | 1133 |
| 2010 | 73 | 1223 |
| 2011 | 72 | 1326 |
| 2012 | 79 | 1483 |
| 2013 | 118 | 1543 |
| 2014 | 166 | 1815 |
| 2015 | 238 | 2639 |
| 2016 | 246 | 3565 |
| 2017 | 202 | 4271 |
| 2018 | 222 | 5401 |
| 2019 | 163 | 6218 |
| 2020 | 186 | 7419 |
| 2021 | 145 | 8308 |
| 2022 | 90 | 8121 |
| 2023 | 97 | 7576 |
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
- activistpolitician
- 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
- pianistuniversity teacherclassical pianist
- Biography
-
Kenneth Broberg 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 received the American Pianists Association award.
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 | 635 |
| 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 |