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Park University is an independent, private institution of higher education in Parkville, Missouri, United States. It was originally founded in 1875 as Park College on land donated by George S. Park. In 2000, it ws renamed to Park University. The main campus is spread across an area of 800 acres. The university has over 40 campuses in more than 20 states.
Park university's main campus enrolls more than 1,200 students. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:
- College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Graduate School
- Hauptmann School
- School for Education
- School for Extended Learning
- School of Business & Management
Park University has maintained a rich tradition of international programs and activities. The student body has an impressive number of foreign students.
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Campus Location8700 NW River Park Dr
Parkville, MO 64152-3795
USA
Main Tel: (816) 741-2000
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Park University HighlightsWhere Park University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in business and management, security and law enforcement, medical adminstration, therapy and counseling, and computer science and engineering.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 2,584 | 52 | | Master | 122 | 9 | | Associate | 62 | 13 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 5 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Park University was 13,259 in 2007 (5,917 full-time equivalent). About 46% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 54% of the class. Undergrads are 97% of enrolled students and graduate students are 3%. About 25% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 75% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 95% are full-time and 5% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 7,310 | | Room | $ 2,142 | | Board | $ 3,180 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 | | Other | $ 2,810 |
Financial Aid: Park University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 26 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 44 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 43 |
Housing and MealsPark University provides on-campus housing for 275 of its 5,917 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Park University Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 75% | | Women | 72% | | All | 73% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (0 awarded) - Agricultural Business and Management
ART STUDIES (0 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (1,610 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting and Business/Management
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Finance and Financial Management Services
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Logistics and Materials Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (108 awarded) - Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (1 awarded) - Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
DESIGN (14 awarded) - Graphic Design
- Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (1 awarded) - Acting
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (92 awarded) - Art Teacher Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods
ENGINEERING (8 awarded) FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (60 awarded) - Community Organization and Advocacy
- Human Services
- Public Administration
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (1 awarded) LAW (1 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (38 awarded) - Economics
- English Language and Literature
- Geography
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (0 awarded) - Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics
MEDIA (14 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (49 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MUSIC (5 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (37 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (6 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
- Nutrition Sciences
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (2 awarded) - Office Management and Supervision
SCIENCE (14 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (252 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (460 awarded) - Psychology
- Social Psychology
TRANSPORTATION (0 awarded) - Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
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