Park University - NW River Park Dr.

8700 NW River Park Dr, Kansas City, MO 64152

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Park University - NW River Park Dr. School Description

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.

Park University - NW River Park Dr.

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Park University is an independent, private institution of higher education, established in 1875 as a small church-related Midwestern college that has now expanded into a electronic learning institution and provider of education courses for the U.S. military.

It is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

Locations

The flagship campus of Park University is located in Parkville, Missouri. The Park University Graduate School is located in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. There are 43 campuses in 21 U.S. states including three campuses in the Kansas City area (Downtown Kansas City, Independence and Parkville) and a campus center in Austin, Texas. Most of the satellite campuses are on or near United States Air Force bases and share quarters with other businesses/organizations.

The home campus has a maximum enrollment of 1,250. The entire extended system had an enrollment of 12,688 (8% of which were full time) in 2006.

History

The school which was originally called Park College was founded in 1875 by John A. McAfee on land donated by George S. Park with its initial structure being the stone hotel Park owned on the bluff above the Missouri River.

The original concept called for students to get free tuition and board in exchange for working up to half day in the college’s farm, electrical shop or printing plant. According to the terms of the arrangement if the “Parkville Experiment” did not work out within five years, the college grounds were to revert to Park.

There were 17 students in the first school year. McAfee led until his death in 1890. His son Lowell M. McAfee became the second president of Park until stepping down in 1913. The first international student at Park University arrived in 1880 from Japan.

The defining landmark of the campus is Mackay Hall, named after Carroll County, Illinois banker Duncan Mackay who donated $25,000 in materials for the structure shortly before his death. The building was constructed using limestone mined on the campus grounds and built with the labor of students. Construction began in 1883 and was finished by 1893. Today the building is the main focal point of the campus and dominates the hillside, overlooking the town of Parkville. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
12,688
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
95%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 7,310
Students Receiving Aid:
74%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Selective
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Park University - NW River Park Dr. Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Park University - NW River Park Dr. Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 95%
Part-Time 5%
Men vs. Women
Women 54%
Men 46%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 59%
African-American 21%
Hispanic 16%
Other 2%
Asian 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 57%
Out-of-State 43%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Missouri 57%
Kansas 9%
Federated States of Micronesia 2%
Texas 1%
Oklahoma 1%
Percent of Students International: 2%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 5%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Basketball (Independent Midwest Region)
Baseball (Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conf)
Track (Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conf)

Park University - NW River Park Dr. Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 7,310    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 7,280    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 30    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,560 21%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 1,000 2%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 3,554 44%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,720 39%  
Any Aid:
  74%  

Park University - NW River Park Dr. Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 73% (Selective)
Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 73%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 19, Math: 18
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 28, Verbal: 28, Math: 27

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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