Park, a four-year, private, nonprofit, liberal arts institution, has helped students break education barriers since 1875. Our motto, Fides et labor (Latin for “faith and work”), is as relevant today as in the 19th century. A Park University education is an opportunity to find faith in yourself — by discovering your potential and working to realize it.
Park University’s core values are academic excellence, inclusivity, and social responsibility. Diversity is in our DNA — Park’s first graduating class included four women. Today, we welcome more than 260 international students from 60 countries.
Park University’s passion is helping you reach your goals. Classes are small and engaging, and our professors not only know their students by name but personally prepare them for successful careers. The flagship Parkville, Mo., the campus offers a range of academic programs, international culture, athletics, and traditional university experience. But Park Pirates are everywhere. More than 16,500 students worldwide pursue their Park education at one of our 41 campuses in the U.S. or online worldwide. State-of-the-art technology such as Pirate Patch offer face time with instructors and classmates, no matter where you are studying.
Park University transforms lives through accessible, student-centered, quality higher education. Park University will meet learners’ needs for a lifetime.
Our Academic Program Finder is the place to discover the ideal learning options for you. Choose from more than 80 associates, bachelor’s, masters, and certificate programs. Take classes at our flagship Parkville, Missouri, campus, online, or at one of our 40 campus centers nationwide. Many programs offer flexible night or weekend schedules.
Broaden your perspective and make memories for a lifetime through travel study. We offer programs that last for a week, a month, a semester, or a year – in more than 30 countries. And you can explore the world right from campus through student organizations like the Park Explorers Club or our chapter of Model United Nations.
Park University is committed to meeting the needs of all students who meet the criteria for special assistance. These guidelines are designed to supply directions to students concerning the information necessary to accomplish this goal. It is Park University’s policy to comply fully with federal and state law regarding students with disabilities. To the extent of any inconsistency between these guidelines and federal and state law, the law provisions will apply.
A degree from Park University is an investment in your future. We are proud to continue a long tradition of keeping education affordable and accessible for students from all walks of life.
A four-year, private, nonprofit, liberal arts education is accessible and affordable to all. We are all #OneFamily, no matter whether you are studying at our flagship Parkville campus, at our Gilbert, AZ campus, online, or at one of 40 campus centers nationwide.
Your next chapter starts here. Discover a rigorous but flexible master’s degree and certificate programs designed for busy working professionals. We proudly serve those who serve our country. Explore programs and benefits, especially for service members and their families, online and on military installations nationwide.
Career changers and career advancers: We offer several convenient options to help you balance school and life, including night, weekend, and online classes.
Park University’s classic American flagship campus is in the small town Parkville, just outside Kansas City, Missouri. The metropolitan area is home to more than 2 million people. You will enjoy world-class shopping, restaurants, and cultural attractions, as well as endless career opportunities.
At Park, you will be welcomed into a diverse community of learners from around the country and the world. International Student Services will help you navigate school, work, and life in the U.S.
Loans are funds you borrow (from the government, a bank, or other entity) to help pay for your education. Loans must be paid back within a set time frame and at a particular interest rate. Park University may include loan options as a part of your financial aid package.
A Park University education is a smart investment. Learn about student loan debt, setting goals for financial independence and success. Gain valuable skills for planning and funding your college education, including understanding financial terminology and how to choose financial products, services, and providers.
Meet new people, share what you are passionate about, and extend your learning beyond the classroom. Park University hosts dozens of clubs and organizations open to all of our students, whether in Parkville, online or at campus centers. We provide new student orientations, opportunities for leadership, and a wide variety of social clubs, academic honor societies, leadership organizations, and student-run media outlets that provide opportunities for your success.
Every Park University student is assigned a success coach. Your coach is a dedicated point person for support along your academic journey. They will help you navigate your college experience, particularly regarding financial aid and financial literacy.
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