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Park University (Park)

Black Pinpoint 8700 NW River Park Drive Campus Box 1 | Parkville, MO | 64152

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01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
778
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Acceptance Rate
69%
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Average HS GPA
3.30

Deadlines

Regular
July 1

SAT & ACT Test Scores

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
17 - 23

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Testing Policies

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Class Rank
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Standardized Test Scores

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
77/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$10,380
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,800
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
1900
Transportation for Commuters
$1,700
Approximate Expenses per year
$15,780

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
12 : 1
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Total Faculty
168
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Terminal Degree
85

Gender

Minority
Women
Men
International

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate

Prominent Alumni

Dr. Hans Brisch

Chancellor, Oklahoma State Board of Regents

Dr. William Perry

Dean of Faculties, Texas AandM

Steve Cox

Author

Dr. R. Lynn Bondurant, Jr.

NASA Educator

Leo H. Janos

Author

06. Student Body

Gender

56% female44% male

Out of State

20% are out
of state80% are
in-state

Students

72% are
full time28% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,674
Foreign Countries Represented
93

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.84%
Asian
0.42%
Black
10.47%
Hispanic
4.78%
Caucasian
60.94%
Unknown
0.00%
International
19.38%

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Not Reported
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Not Reported
SafeTALK
Not Reported
Mental Health First Aid
Not Reported
Talk Saves Lives
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

Fire safety rating
60%
Students
20%
First-Year Students
88%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Help finding off-campus housing
No

Most Popular Places On Campus

Gym

Cafeteria

Classrooms (Underground)

Library

Bookstore

Most Popular Places Off Campus

KC Metro Area

Local Shops - antiques and coffee shops

Power Plant Restaurant

Stone Canyon Pizza

Parkville Walking Park

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Rebekah Holmes
Administrsative Guest Services Coordinat
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8700 NW River Park Dr Parkville, MO 64152
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816-741-6213

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Phone icon
816-741-6213

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Mon-Fri 10:00 am 3:00 pm
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconadmissions@park.edu

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Upon Request Mon-Fri

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Arrangements
Other

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Transportation to campus not provided


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

From KC: I-70 W to US 169 N to Hwy 9 N From KCI Airport: I-29 S to Hwy 45 to Hwy 9 S

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Drury Inn $65 - $95 Holiday Inn 1215 Wyandotte $95-$130 Ramada/Hyatt/Marriott/Hampton Inn/Adams Mark


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic NAIA

Men's Sports (Pirates)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Soccer
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

Women's Sports (Pirates)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Softball
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Dorms Coed

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
15
Number of Honor Societies
4
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
13

12. Student Services

Military

Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: U of Missouri-Kansas City

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Application DeadlinesAug 1
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Notification DateFeb 15

Required Forms

FAFSA
School

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$4,582
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$4,524
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,115

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based Federal Pell
02 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
03 - Need-Based SEOG
04 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
  • Business/Managerial Economics.
  • Finance and Financial Management Services, Other.
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
  • Management Information Systems, General.
  • Marketing, Other.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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03 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Computer and Information Sciences, Other.
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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04 CONSTRUCTION TRADES.
  • Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other.
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05 EDUCATION.
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
  • Education, General.
  • Education, Other.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
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06 ENGINEERING.
  • Engineering, Other.
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07 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
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08 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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09 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Athletic Training/Trainer.
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10 HISTORY.
  • History, General.
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11 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
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12 LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
  • Pre-Law Studies.
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13 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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14 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
  • Mathematics, General.
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15 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
  • Biological and Physical Sciences.
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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16 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
  • Chemistry, General.
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17 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Psychology, General.
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18 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
  • Public Administration.
  • Social Work.
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19 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Economics, General.
  • Economics, Other.
  • Geography.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology.
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20 TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING.
  • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations.
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21 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.
  • Graphic Design.
  • Interior Design.
  • Music, General.

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