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Parker University

Dallas, TX·Private nonprofit·494 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. fewer than half of freshmen return for sophomore year. solid earnings of $62,600 within 10 years.

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494
Students
$25,491
Net Price
72%
Grad Rate
$62,600
Earnings
10 yr
$9,500
Debt

About This School

Parker University is a private nonprofit institution located in Dallas, Texas with approximately 494 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $25,491 per year. The graduation rate is 72%, and the typical graduate earns $62,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

Parker University is a private university focused on healthcare and located in Dallas, Texas. The university operates a second chiropractic clinic in Irving, Texas, the site of its first campus. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Council on Chiropractic Education, and the Commission of Massage Therapy Accreditation.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: while median debt at graduation is a remarkably low $9,500 and 10-year earnings of $62,600 are respectable for a healthcare-focused school, that 25% freshman retention rate is a serious red flag that deserves a direct conversation with admissions. This is a specialized institution built around chiropractic and massage therapy careers, so it's worth considering only if you're already committed to that path — students who aren't laser-focused on healthcare tend to leave early, and the data backs that up.

Founded
1982
Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Health Professions79%
Biological Sciences16%
Business & Marketing2%
Computer Science1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$17,457
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,457
Avg Net Price
$25,491
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants48%
Median debt at graduation$9,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
72%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
25%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$62,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$40,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$62,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.6x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White35%
Black31%
Hispanic/Latino10%
Asian5%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (494 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Parker University

2540 Walnut Hill Lane

Dallas, TX 75229-5668

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • 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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