C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
59/100 · earnings-weighted

Park University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Parkville, Missouri 64152
Park University campus, Parkville, MO
Park University campus, Parkville, MO. Photo: The original uploader was Americasroof at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 30%
Outcomes
C
52/100
Affordability
D
44/100
Resources
B
70/100
Experience
B
66/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

6,634
Total Enrollment
30%
Graduation Rate
57%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Park University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$56,309
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$50,550
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$21,685
Median debt at graduation
38.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
40.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 39% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 71st percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MO wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Park University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer Software and Media Applications—$98,256+67%#6 of 54#5—
Management Information Systems and Services$71,845$85,162+2%#77 of 166#52$17,546
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications$71,601$83,579+14%#9 of 37#6—
Finance and Financial Management Services—$82,973+-0%#165 of 452#121—
Computer and Information Sciences$59,664$78,561-15%#315 of 459#263$21,394
Business Administration, Management and Operations$53,201$68,135+-0%#441 of 1176#292$21,442
Geography and Cartography$58,786$65,890+14%#27 of 117#7—
Accounting and Related Services$50,801$65,636-14%#605 of 796#504$23,339
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$66,013$65,225-27%#959 of 966#958$26,312
Human Resources Management and Services$51,169$61,818-9%#150 of 187#131$20,000
Public Administration and Social Service Professions—$60,550-2%#7 of 10#4—
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies$50,454$60,509+20%#6 of 63#5$22,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections$49,305$59,401+7%#161 of 660#82$21,104
Health and Medical Administrative Services$51,009$58,170-1%#147 of 275#115$24,823
Marketing—$56,834-18%#437 of 516#400—
Research and Experimental Psychology$40,313$54,849-2%#48 of 82#32$22,077
Design and Applied Arts$46,340$48,105-7%#198 of 299#157$15,000
Psychology$30,973$47,818-6%#659 of 1027#439$22,423
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$36,667$45,525-4%#468 of 680#390$23,944
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$28,945————$19,562

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Park University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $433,681
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,982/mo — vs ~$598/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 66102 (6.0% cap, Kansas City)

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🏆 Where Park University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#4
Social Psychology
of 6 schools
#8
Physical Fitness Technician
of 13 schools
#22
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
of 31 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $11,908 $11,908
Room $5,380
Board $4,440
Total Cost (On-Campus) $30,578 $30,578

Financial Aid

91%
Receive Any Aid
45%
Receive Pell Grants
47%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

6,634
Total Students
47%
Women
38%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 40%
Hispanic 21%
Black 17%
Asian 4%
Two or More 8%
Non-Resident 8%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 8%
Hybrid (Some Online) 23%
Fully Online 69%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 38%
25-64 (Adult) 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Park University?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Park University?
Tuition at Park University is $11,908 for in-state students and $11,908 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Park University?
The graduation rate at Park University is 30%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Park University a good school?
Park University has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Park University?
Park University has a total enrollment of 6,634 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology