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Park University, Missouri

Overview of Park University

The campus of Park University is in Parkville, Missouri, which is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Park University include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in business and management, therapy and counseling, and security and law enforcement.

Park University Selectivity

Admission at Park University is selective, not open to all who apply. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

Park University has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

In 2005, the school had 13,253 students enrolled (5,822 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Park University are 40 years old or older.

Student Life

A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Park University values student athletics, and belongs to the Independent Midwest Region and Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Park University, an entrepreneurial institution of learning, is to provide access to academic excellence which will prepare learners to think critically, communicate effectively and engage in lifelong learning while serving a global community."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Park University

Park University
8700 NW River Park Dr
Parkville, MO 64152-3795
General Phone: (816) 741-2000
Admissions Phone: (800) 745-7275
Financial Aid Phone: (816) 584-6290
http://www.park.edu

Park University Programs and Degrees (2005)

Park University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management1,631business management, human resources, MIS, accounting and management, financial management, marketing, business and related services, logistics, ...
Therapy And Counseling398social psychology, psychology
Security And Law Enforcement230criminal justice and administration, fire services administration
Computer Science And Engineering122computer science, computer and info science
Education And Teaching90education, elementary school teaching, education courses, educational administration, teacher education, early childhood education, special ed
Family And Social Work43social service professions, public administration, human services
Liberal Arts38history, liberal arts and sciences, English, sociology, political science, economics, Spanish language
Nursing And Emergency Medicine36registered nursing
Media23communication studies
Design13graphic design, interior design
Science11biology, chemistry, physics, biological and physical sciences
Engineering10various engineering courses
Mathematics6mathematics, mathematics and computer science
Law5legal studies
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy5athletic trainer, nutrition sciences
Office And Administration4office management
Medical Adminstration4health care administration
Art Studies3art studies
Transportation2aviation operations
Construction Trades0building inspection and management

Number of programs and degrees for Park University in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree2,49644
Master's degree1257
Associate's degree539

Student Body

In 2005, Park University had a total enrollment of 13,253 students (5,822 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men38%
Women62%
Full-Time92%
Part-Time8%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate97%
Graduate3%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White59%
Black22%
Hispanic15%
Asian3%
American Indian1%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
18-193%
20-219%
22-2416%
25-2921%
30-3417%
35-3914%
40-4917%
50-643%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Missouri70%
Kansas7%
Arkansas2%
Utah1%
Texas1%
Georgia1%
Virginia1%
North Carolina1%

Park University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time64 %
Part-Time50 %

Park University Room and Board (2005)

Park University offers campus housing for 225 of its 5,822 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Parkville, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Park University Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total35226074%14255%
Men1349974%5455%
Women21816174%8855%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
ACT Verbal1624
ACT Math1622
ACT Composite1823

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT75%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

Admissions Phone Number: (800) 745-7275

Park University Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 6,412
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,412
Room and board$ 5,180
Room charge$ 2,062
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,118
Books and supplies$ 1,200
Other expenses$ 1,800

Financial Aid:
Park University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 249800)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (816) 584-6290

Park University Faculty

Park University has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year2*1*
Associate professorcalendar year5$69,1803$61,960
Assistant professorcalendar year3$57,0096$52,399
All faculty totalcalendar year10$65,69810$57,167

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year5$56,8280*
Associate professoracademic year14$46,43616$48,020
Assistant professoracademic year10$42,75112$40,039
All faculty totalacademic year29$46,95728$44,599

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Park University Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
BasketballIndependent Midwest Region
BaseballMidlands Collegiate Athletic Conference
TrackMidlands Collegiate Athletic Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total9681177
Basketball211738
Track151631
Baseball28028
All Other Sports324880

Park University Degree Programs (2005)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Business/Management
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other

DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other

ENGINEERING
Engineering, Other

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other

LAW
Legal Studies, General

LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Nutrition Sciences

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision

SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Services Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Social Psychology

TRANSPORTATION
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations

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Park University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Park University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Park University % of degrees in business and management
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Park University Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Park University Number of degree programs
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Park University % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Park University % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Park University % of freshmen enrolled part-time
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Park University % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Park University Male % of student body
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Park University % of students from other states
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships

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