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Park University

Parkville, Missouri 64152-3795

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Known for business — excellent value

Park University is a private institution in Parkville with particular strength in business and psychology.

A mid-sized campus of 5.3K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

30% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,309 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,529.

Established
1875
Motto
Fides et Labor
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of

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SAT Avg
5,250Students
13:1Student:Faculty
30%Grad Rate
$56,309Earnings 10yr
$15,529Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Park University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$16,400
Room & Board$8,978
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$23,714
Average Net Price$15,529
Median Debt at Graduation$21,685
Monthly Payment (10yr)$230

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,719
$30–48K$13,687
$48–75K$15,902
$75–110K$18,737
$110K+$18,018

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,529

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

68.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

38

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (105)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,250
Gender Split
46% / 54%
Women / Men
First Generation
48%
Pell Grant Recipients
39%

Race & Ethnicity

White 41%
Black 18%
Hispanic 23%
Asian 3%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate30.0%
Freshman Retention57.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,550
8 Years$55,055
10 Years$56,309

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,400
Men
$61,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#126

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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