Park Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $12,116
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at Park:
- Total Enrollment: 5,736, including 3,855 online students
- 4,657 Undergraduate, 1,079 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 54.1% men, 45.9% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 38%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 25%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 58%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 105 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 75 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 14 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
Park Overview
Park University (Park) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Parkville, MO. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The Park's tuition & fees is $12,116 for the academic year 2024-2025. 59% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,479.
The school has a total enrollment of 5,736 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
Park ranked 26th in Missouri Colleges rankings. Park University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Park University is $12,116. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $4,783.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $11,461 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $2,881.
| Undergraduate | $12,116 |
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| Graduate | $4,783 |
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| Undergraduate | $11,461 |
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| Graduate | $2,881 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Park University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Park
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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