C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
45/100 · earnings-weighted

Parker University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Dallas, Texas 75229
🌐 www.parker.edu/
Parker University — tuition $25,560
Parker University — tuition $25,560
Outcomes
C+
64/100
Affordability
F
34/100
Resources
B+
77/100
Experience
C+
58/100
Prestige
D
39/100

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

2,196
Total Enrollment
72%
Graduation Rate
25%
Retention Rate
7.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$42,091
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$44,181
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,288
Median debt at graduation
74.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
50%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 38th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). 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 Parker 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
Health-Related Knowledge and Skills—$61,327+11%———
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences$53,632$52,681-21%#34 of 35#33—

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.

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  • Avg home value near campus: $756,460
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,797/mo
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🏆 Where Parker University Ranks

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

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Chiropractic
of 15 schools
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Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
of 100 schools
#4
Anatomy
of 4 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $25,560 $25,560

Financial Aid

97%
Receive Any Aid
63%
Receive Pell Grants
60%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

2,196
Total Students
57%
Women
30%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Hispanic 7%
Black 17%
Asian 7%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 68%
Hybrid (Some Online) 13%
Fully Online 19%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 30%
25-64 (Adult) 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Parker 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 Parker University?
Tuition at Parker University is $25,560 for in-state students and $25,560 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Parker University?
The graduation rate at Parker University is 72%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Parker University a good school?
Parker University has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Parker University?
Parker University has a total enrollment of 2,196 students.

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