Park University Online

Highlights

Park University online offers five start dates and eight-week terms.
Active duty military students and veterans may receive tuition discounts.
All learners pay the same tuition rates, regardless of their state of residency.

Overview

Founded in 1875, Park's first student body quarried nearby stone to help construct the institution's first building, and as way to earn their tuition. That building -- Mackay Hall -- still stands, and overlooks a student body of nearly 12,000. Park employs professors with real-world experience, and the school offers many of the same quality programs online as on campus. Depending on their goals and interests, students can earn associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degrees. The school also offers numerous certificates and continuing education options.

Park University Tuition, Accreditation, & Admissions Info

Tuition

Online Undergraduate: $399 per credit hour
Online Undergraduate Tuition For Military Students: $250 per credit hour
Online Graduate: $560 per credit hour
Online Graduate Tuition For Military Students: $408

Accreditation and Approvals

Park is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The school also uses the Quality Matters initiative to ensure high quality education for all of its learners. Specific programs also hold specialized accreditation:

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs: business, public administration, and healthcare administration programs
The State of Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: teaching programs
Missouri State Board of Nursing: pre-licensure nursing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education: bachelor’s in nursing
Council on Social Work Education: bachelor’s and master’s in nursing
Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration: master’s in public administration

Admissions

All degree candidates should submit completed applications, official transcripts from previous college work, and proof of high school graduation or GED scores. College transcripts should demonstrate a 2.0 GPA or above. Applicants who want to pursue certificates should submit unofficial transcripts.

Other Statistics

Park educates 11,415 students across 40 campuses and online.
The school motto is Fides et Labor, which is Latin for “faith and work.”
The institution officially converted from a college to a university in 2000.

School Profile

Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Full-Time Freshman Retention Rate: 54%
Required Standardized Tests: None
Public/Private: Private, nonprofit
Acceptance Rate: 67%
Graduation Rate: 9.3%
Athletics: NAIA, American Midwest Conference
Mascot: Pirates
Colors: Canary and wine
Address: 8700 NW River Park Dr, Parkville, MO 64152
Phone Number: (816) 741-2000
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