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Business-focusedSuburban
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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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
5,250Students
13:1Student:Faculty
30%Grad Rate
$56,309Earnings 10yr
$15,529Net Price
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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
6900.0%
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 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
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Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
91Average
Estimated from MO state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Kansas Citypop. 500K
8 mi(14 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
244 mi(423 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
406 mi(704 min)