Park University
Basic Information
Type
Private
Geographical Reach
National
Location
Parkville, MO
Population
1,900,000
Website
https://park.edu/
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
5,250
Men / Women
56% / 44%
White
41%
Hispanic
22%
Black
19%
Mixed
8%
International
4%
Asian
3%
Native American
1%
From State
39%
From Region
13%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Health Sciences
23%
Arts
21%
Education
20%
Life & Natural Sciences
9%
Physical Sciences & Math
5%
Computer Science
1%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$17,500
Est. Cost of Attendance
$29,427
10-Year ROI
$188,000
ROI Percentile
77th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
58%
4-Year Graduation Rate
19%
6-Year Graduation Rate
38%
Transfer-Out Rate
25%
Weather
Comfortable Days
110 (71%)
Sunshine Hours
2,750 (74%)
Days Without Precipitation
255 (62%)
Admissions
Uses Common App
Yes
Acceptance Rate
100%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | 69 | 41% / 59% | 12% | $48,769 | 100% | ||
| Computer Science | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $74,062 | 87 | — | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — — | — | — | $71,571 | 85 | — | |
| Information Technology | — — | — | — | $69,707 | 83 | — | |
| Chemistry | 2 +1 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $58,484 | 68 | — | |
| Mathematics | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $58,865 | 69 | — | |
| Biology | 11 — | 45% / 55% | 9% | $53,934 | 59 | — | |
| Kinesiology | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $41,970 | 25 | 100% | |
| Physical Fitness Technician | — — | — | — | $42,597 | 27 | — | |
| Economics | — — | — | — | $64,597 | 78 | — | |
| Communication Studies | — — | — | — | $47,065 | 40 | — | |
| Digital Media and Communications | 3 +1 | 33% / 67% | 33% | $46,852 | 39 | — | |
| English | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $45,269 | 34 | — | |
| Geography | — — | — | — | $53,304 | 57 | — | |
| Political Science | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $53,482 | 58 | — | |
| Professional/Technical Writing | — — | — | — | $45,826 | 36 | — | |
| Public Administration | — — | — | — | $52,698 | 56 | — | |
| Public Relations | — — | — | — | $52,224 | 54 | — | |
| Social Work | 14 — | 29% / 71% | 0% | $47,393 | 41 | — | |
| Sociology | — — | — | — | $47,111 | 40 | — | |
| Spanish | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $48,219 | 43 | — | |
| Graphic Design | 10 — | 70% / 30% | 10% | $47,143 | 40 | 100% | |
| Interior Design | 7 — | 14% / 86% | 0% | $47,143 | 40 | 100% | |
| Music Performance | 4 — | 100% / 0% | 100% | $38,502 | 16 | — | |
| Studio Art | 4 — | 0% / 100% | 25% | $38,529 | 16 | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Education | 24 | 12% / 88% | 0% | $44,615 | 96% | ||
| Early Childhood Education | — — | — | — | $44,497 | 32 | — | |
| Elementary Education | 13 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $44,615 | 32 | 96% | |
| Junior High/Middle School Education | — — | — | — | $44,611 | 32 | — | |
| Secondary Education | 6 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $44,615 | 32 | 96% | |
| Teacher Education | 5 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $44,615 | 32 | 96% |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Nursing | 26 | 23% / 77% | 4% | $63,921 | 96% | ||
| Nursing | 26 — | 23% / 77% | 4% | $63,921 | 77 | 96% | |
| Health Services Administration | — — | — | — | $54,189 | 59 | — |