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Park University

Parkville, Missouri 64152-3795

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

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

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

69.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

9.2%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

9

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

3

Motor Vehicle Theft

4

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

11

Drug Arrests

8

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (105)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

57%

Below Average

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
10 Years$56,309

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#126
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vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Pirates

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History & Fun Facts

  • •History The school which was originally called Park College was founded in 1875 by John A.
  • •There were 17 students in the first school year and in the first graduation class there were five women.
  • •McAfee became the second president of Park until stepping down in 1913.
  • •The first international student at Park University arrived in 1880 from Japan.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MCI Kansas City8 mi
STL St Louis233 mi
OKC Oklahoma City308 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1251 mi · ~36h 8m drive
New York, NY1097 mi · ~31h 41m drive
Hartford, CT1167 mi · ~33h 43m drive
Providence, RI1232 mi · ~35h 35m drive
Albany, NY1115 mi · ~32h 13m drive
Syracuse, NY998 mi · ~28h 50m drive
Rochester, NY927 mi · ~26h 47m drive
Buffalo, NY861 mi · ~24h 52m drive
Philadelphia, PA1039 mi · ~30h 1m drive
Pittsburgh, PA783 mi · ~22h 37m drive
Harrisburg, PA947 mi · ~27h 21m drive
Newark, NJ1089 mi · ~31h 28m drive
Washington, DC945 mi · ~27h 18m drive
Baltimore, MD965 mi · ~27h 53m drive
Atlanta, GA684 mi · ~19h 46m drive
Charlotte, NC808 mi · ~23h 21m drive
Raleigh, NC909 mi · ~26h 16m drive
Miami, FL1251 mi · ~36h 8m drive
Orlando, FL1058 mi · ~30h 34m drive
Tampa, FL1046 mi · ~30h 13m drive
Nashville, TN480 mi · ~13h 52m drive
New Orleans, LA690 mi · ~19h 56m drive
Richmond, VA940 mi · ~27h 9m drive
Chicago, IL414 mi · ~11h 58m drive
Detroit, MI646 mi · ~18h 40m drive
Minneapolis, MN406 mi · ~11h 44m drive
St. Louis, MO244 mi · ~7h 3m drive
Kansas City, MO8 mi · ~14 min drive
Indianapolis, IN456 mi · ~13h 10m drive
Columbus, OH624 mi · ~18h 2m drive
Cleveland, OH701 mi · ~20h 15m drive
Milwaukee, WI441 mi · ~12h 44m drive
Dallas, TX459 mi · ~13h 16m drive
Houston, TX653 mi · ~18h 52m drive
Austin, TX640 mi · ~18h 29m drive
San Antonio, TX709 mi · ~20h 29m drive
Los Angeles, CA1350 mi · ~39h drive
San Francisco, CA1498 mi · ~43h 17m drive
San Diego, CA1330 mi · ~38h 25m drive
Seattle, WA1495 mi · ~43h 11m drive
Portland, OR1486 mi · ~42h 56m drive
Denver, CO551 mi · ~15h 55m drive
Phoenix, AZ1044 mi · ~30h 10m drive
Salt Lake City, UT916 mi · ~26h 28m drive
Honolulu, HI3887 mi · ~112h 17m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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