Park University
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Founded in 1875 on scenic bluffs overlooking the Missouri River, Park University is best known for its historic flagship campus and its long-standing legacy as a pioneer in military-friendly and accessible distance education. The university offers strong academic programs through the School of Business and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, with notable strengths in business administration, criminal justice, cybersecurity, and world-renowned classical performance training at the International Center for Music. Campus culture provides a tight-knit, diverse student experience marked by spirited NAIA athletics and close faculty mentorship, distinctively pairing a traditional residential environment with an expansive network of nationwide campus centers serving adult and military learners.
Wikipedia:Park University is a private university in Parkville, Missouri, United States. It was founded in 1875. In the fall of 2025, Park had an enrollment of 4,949 students.
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