by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 8,504 undergraduates in 2020, Park University is a large, private university located in Parkville, Missouri. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Park University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Park University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Park University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Park University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Park University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Park University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Park University for Veterans Guide.
Park University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Park University has a comparatively large, student body. There were 8,504 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,763 (44.2%). Part-time attendance was 4,741 (55.8%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 3,763 | 4,741 | 8,504 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Park University receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Park University #44 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Park University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Park University Diversity Guide.
Park University has a total of 193 student athletes, 115 men and 78 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,807,099 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,791,463 |
| Net | $15,636 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Park University Athletics