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Park University

Park University is a private nonprofit university in a large suburb of the Kansas City, MO metro with 5,376 students.

Parkville, Missouri · Private nonprofit · Suburb, large · 5,376 students

NAIA · Heart of America Athletic Conference

Average net price

$21,032

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

38%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

57%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$56,309

10 years after entry

Students

5,376

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$18,687
$30,001–48,000$20,412
$48,001–75,000$22,620
$75,001–110,000$23,208
Over $110,000$24,064

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scorePark University courseCredits
Calculus AB3APCALCAB CBAP0020 MA2214 credits
Calculus BC3APCALCBC CBAP0021 MA222 & MA000 4/4
Biology3APBIOLOGY CBAP0003 BI1014 credits
Chemistry3
APCHEM CBAP0004 CH107/107L & CH108/108L Score of…APCHEM CBAP0004 CH107/107L & CH108/108L Score of 3 = 4 (CH107/L) Score 4 = 8 (earn CH107/L & CH108/L)
Physics 13APPHY1 CBAP0037 NDE1014 credits
English Language and Composition3APENGLANG CBAP0009 EN105 & EN000 3/3
English Literature and Composition3APENGLIT CBAP0010 EN201 & EN000 3/3
United States History3APUSHIST CBAP0017 HIS104 & HIS000 3/3
Show all 41 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3APCALCAB CBAP0020 MA2214 credits
Calculus BC3APCALCBC CBAP0021 MA222 & MA000 4/4
Biology3APBIOLOGY CBAP0003 BI1014 credits
Chemistry3
APCHEM CBAP0004 CH107/107L & CH108/108L Score of…APCHEM CBAP0004 CH107/107L & CH108/108L Score of 3 = 4 (CH107/L) Score 4 = 8 (earn CH107/L & CH108/L)
Physics 13APPHY1 CBAP0037 NDE1014 credits
English Language and Composition3APENGLANG CBAP0009 EN105 & EN000 3/3
English Literature and Composition3APENGLIT CBAP0010 EN201 & EN000 3/3
United States History3APUSHIST CBAP0017 HIS104 & HIS000 3/3
Psychology3APPSYCH CBAP0026 PS1013 credits
Statistics3APSTATS CBAP0034 MA1203 credits
Computer Science A3APCOMPSCI CBAP0041 CS0004 credits
Macroeconomics3APMACRO CBAP0007 EC1413 credits
Microeconomics3APMICRO CBAP0036 EC1423 credits
World History: Modern3APWORHIS CBAP0032 HIS112/HIS113 3,3
Environmental Science3APENVSCI CBAP0035 BI1113 credits
European History3APEUHIST CBAP0016 HIS0006 credits
Human Geography3APHUMGEO CBAP0029 GGH1103 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3APSPAN CBAP0027 SP103 & SP104 & ML000 3=6; 4=9; 5=12
Computer Science Principles3APCSPRIN CBAP0047 CS1473 credits
Art History3APARTHIST CBAP001 AR1153 credits
Music Theory3
APMUSTHE CBAP0022 MU221 & MU222 3 hrs. for score…APMUSTHE CBAP0022 MU221 & MU222 3 hrs. for score of 3 & 6 hrs. for score of 4 or above
2-D Art and Design3AP2DAD CBAP0044 AR1423 credits
3-D Art and Design3AP3DAD CBAP0045 AR1433 credits
African American Studies3APAFAM CBAP0048 HIS0003 credits
Chinese Language and Culture3APCHINLAN CBAP0033 ML000 3=8; 4=12; 5=16
Comparative Government and Politics3s APGOVPOL CBAP0014 PO2103 credits
Drawing3APDRAW CBAP0046 AR1403 credits
French Language and Culture3APFRENCH CBAP0011 FR103 & FR104 & ML000 3=6; 4*9; 5=12
German Language and Culture3APGERMLAN CBAP0013 ML000 3=6; 4= 9; 5=12
Italian Language and Culture3APITALLAN CBAP0030 ML000 3=6; 4=9;5=12
Japanese Language and Culture3APJAPLAN CBAP0031 ML000 3=8;4=12;5=16
Latin3APLATLAN CBAP0018 ML000 3=6; 4=9;5=12
Physics 2- Algebra Based3APPHY2 CBAP0038 NDE1014 credits
Physics B3APPHYB CBAP0023 PY155 & PY000 6-8
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3APPHYC CBAP0039 PY1564 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3APPHY CBAP0024 PY0004 credits
Precalculus3APPRECA CBAP0049 MA1504 credits
Research3
APRECH CBAP0043 EN000 3 hr. for score of 3 ; 6…APRECH CBAP0043 EN000 3 hr. for score of 3 ; 6 hrs. for score of 4 or higher
Seminar3
APSEMI CBAP0042 EN000 3 hr. for score of 3 ; 6…APSEMI CBAP0042 EN000 3 hr. for score of 3 ; 6 hrs. for score of 4 or higher
Spanish Literature and Culture3APSPAN2 CBAP0028 SP295 & ML000 3=9; 4=12; 5=12
US Government and Politics3APUSGOPO CBAP0015 PO2003 credits

Source: park.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management307
Social Psychology110
Computer and Information Sciences99
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration92
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration60
Psychology56
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies54
Public Administration32
Show the other 43 majors
Accounting31
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management28
Physical Fitness Technician28
Health/Health Care Administration/Management27
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse26
Geography23
Information Technology21
Management Information Systems20
Construction Management19
Marketing/Marketing Management17
Social Work14
Elementary Education and Teaching13
Biology/Biological Sciences11
Project Management11
Graphic Design10
Accounting and Business/Management8
Military History8
History7
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other7
Interior Design7
Early Childhood Education and Teaching6
Secondary Education and Teaching6
Organizational Communication6
Speech Communication and Rhetoric5
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels5
Music Performance4
Fine/Studio Arts4
Sociology4
Mathematics4
English Language and Literature4
Political Science and Government3
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia3
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing2
Chemistry2
Financial Planning and Services2
Digital Marketing2
General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other1
International Business/Trade/Commerce1
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies1
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness1
Spanish Language and Literature1
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance1
Computer Science1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NAIA, Heart of America Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

Women’s varsity · NAIA, Heart of America Athletic Conference

Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

Coed varsity · NAIA, Heart of America Athletic Conference

Other Sports

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Kansas City, MO-KS

2,253,579 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Kansas City International (MCI)

Nearest hub airport

Kansas City International (MCI)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 8.0 of 20

Elevation

849 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

22°F

July high

90°F

Annual snowfall

11.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

47 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,410 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, suburban campus, NAIA, similar size