Overview of Park University

Park University is a liberal arts institution with dozens of campus centers throughout the country. The institution has a large selection of undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students to choose from. A robust student/faculty ratio supports students, and professors take a personalized approach to the teaching and learning process. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via many clubs and organizations. The Park University Pirates play in the NAIA American Midwest Conference.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 11,415 (9,569 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 56% Male/44% Female
• 42% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $12,650
• Books: $1,755
• Room and Board: $8,200
• Other Expenses: $3,500
• Total Cost: $26,105

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 95%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 86%
  • Loans: 66%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $5,203
  • Loans: $7,597

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Business Administration and Management, General; Social Psychology; Computer and Information Sciences, General; Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration; and Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 55%
• Transfer-Out Rate: 27%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 11%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 35%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Volleyball, Soccer, Track & Field, Basketball, Baseball, Cross Country
• Women’s Sports: Softball, Volleyball, Soccer, Golf, Basketball, Cross Country

Overview of Park University Admissions

Park University has an acceptance rate of 67%. Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants should complete an online application and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Students with unique talents and accomplishments can still receive strong consideration even if their GPAs are outside of the mean range. After applying, students will receive a message from an admissions counselor about the application process’s next steps.

Admissions Data                        

• Park University Acceptance Rate: 67%
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Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Park University, it should be easy to gain admissions to the schools below. If Park University is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

University of Arizona, University of Alabama, Colorado State University, Quinnipiac University, Ohio University, University of North Texas, University of Texas at Arlington

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Park University, you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

Hampton University, Washington State University, University of Texas at San Antonio, East Carolina University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis, Texas State University

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission than Park University. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, you’ll be a competitive candidate.

University of Arizona, University of Alabama, Colorado State University, Quinnipiac University, Ohio University, University of North Texas, University of Texas at Arlington

Applying to Park University

Application Deadline: Rolling

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

https://www.park.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/

Undergraduate Application Link(s):

https://parku.force.com/ApplicationPortal/ERx_Forms__Portal_Login

Graduate Admissions Website:

https://www.park.edu/admissions/graduate-degree/

Graduate Application Link(s):

https://parku.force.com/ApplicationPortal/ERx_Forms__Portal_Login