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Parkville Colleges and Schools

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Parkville; see particularly Kansas City, Independence, Raytown, Gladstone, Platte City, and Liberty colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Missouri Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • Parkville is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • Housing and buildings in Parkville tend to be newer than most.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Parkville.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Park University
8700 NW River Park Dr
Parkville, Missouri 64152-3795

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, human resources, social psychology, MIS, criminal justice and administration, computer and info science, accounting and management, marketing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 13,259 students, 5,917 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 275 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Gladstone Colleges126,36588 
Independence Colleges3113,2883,007 
Kansas City Colleges30441,54535,0853,360
Liberty Colleges126,2321,329886
Platte City Colleges13,86639 
Raytown Colleges230,38827 

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