Park University
Park University is one of the fifty-three private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Missouri. The campus is located in a suburb, in Parkville.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 11,457 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 519 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 228 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 44%). Every year 23% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Park University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $10,374, and fees were $400. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $10,374 and $400 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students11,457 |
Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate44% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 1 | 42 |
Bachelor's degree | 1 | 3 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 80 miles radius of Park University
Donnelly College
6 miles away |
Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences
11 miles away |
University of Saint Mary
14 miles away |
William Jewell College
15 miles away |
Avila University
20 miles away |
MidAmerica Nazarene University
22 miles away |
Benedictine College
35 miles away |
Baker University
39 miles away |
Ottawa University-Ottawa
51 miles away |
Missouri Valley College
80 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1913 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 03/01/1994 - Current |
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 02/01/2015 - Current |
Admission
69%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Neither required nor recommended |
Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Recommended |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $35 |
Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $354/credit | |
In State Students | $354/credit | |
Out of State Students | $354/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $549/credit | |
In State Students | $549/credit | |
Out of State Students | $549/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $15,930 | $15,930 | $15,930 |
ADN | 70 | $24,780 | $24,780 | $24,780 |
BSN | 125 | $44,250 | $44,250 | $44,250 |
FNP | 50 | $27,450 | $27,450 | $27,450 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 88% of Park University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 55% | $4,540 |
Other Federal Grant | 3% | $1,050 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 28% | $1,863 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 47% | $5,500 |
Federal Student Loans | 68% | $5,498 |
Private Loans | 3% | $7,906 |
$16,048
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$15,611 |
$30,001 to $48,000$16,820 |
$48,001 to $75,000$17,975 |
$75,001 to $110,000$19,400 |
Over $110,000$19,088 |
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Student Population
9,861
Undergrads
1,596
Graduates
5,799
Women
5,658
Men
38%
Full-time
62%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
46% |
Black/African American |
18% |
Hispanic |
18% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
8% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
3% |
Asian |
2% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Missouri state board of nursing.