Park University
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. a private nonprofit school with 4,555 students.
About This School
Park University is a private nonprofit institution located in Parkville, Missouri with approximately 4,555 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $21,032 per year. The graduation rate is 38%, and the typical graduate earns $50,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Park University is a private university in Parkville, Missouri, United States. It was founded in 1875. In the fall of 2025, Park had an enrollment of 4,949 students.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $15,529 average net price and low median debt of $12,500 make this one of the more affordable private university options, and graduates earning $50,800 after 10 years land reasonably well. However, a 30% graduation rate and 57% freshman retention rate are serious red flags — the majority of students who start here don't finish, which is worth understanding before enrolling.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 28% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,555 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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