Park University

What Park University does

Park University is a private, nonprofit liberal arts institution founded in 1875 and headquartered in Parkville, Missouri. The university operates a multi-modal distribution model comprising a flagship residential campus in Parkville, MO; a residential campus in Gilbert, Arizona; a nationwide network of 19 campus centers, 13 of which are colocated on active military installations; and a mature online education platform offering 60+ degree programs and 650+ courses with 25 years of distance-learning experience. The academic portfolio spans 90+ programs across roughly 15 areas of study, organized into the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the College of Education and Health Professions, and the College of Management, with 65+ undergraduate and 20+ graduate credentials including an MBA, MHA, and MPA.

The technology stack combines a proprietary myPark student portal, the Handshake career platform, FOCUS 2 career assessment, LearningExpress Library prep resources, and a tiered library database portfolio (EBSCO, Gale, ProQuest, Project Muse). Course delivery leans on the university's own LMS with 25 years of accumulated online course content. AI capabilities are layered in via intelligent tutoring systems, predictive analytics for student intervention, and generative-AI use in marketing operations, but no proprietary AI model is disclosed.

Revenue is generated almost entirely from tuition and fees, with a discounted $250 per credit-hour rate for currently serving military students channeled through the Global Warrior Center sub-brand, ROTC, and the AU-ABC Air Force pathway. Customer segments span traditional undergraduates, graduate and working professionals, military and veterans, transfer students, and international learners (including via a 2025 ADA University pathway). The institution holds multiple accreditations — HLC, ACBSP, CCNE, CSWE, Missouri DESE, and California BPPE — that gate access to licensure-track programs and federal financial aid. Governance rests with an independent Board of Trustees; no parent company or external equity owner is disclosed.

Name

Park University

Legal name

Park University

Website

https://park.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1875

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Founded in 1875, Park University is a private nonprofit liberal arts institution offering 90+ undergraduate and graduate programs through residential campuses in Parkville, MO and Gilbert, AZ, 19 campus centers (13 on military installations), and 60+ online programs serving military, working-adult, traditional, and international students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Land-Grant–Like/Extension-Oriented Private Research Universities (Applied Outreach) (EDAHABAK)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Online degree programs
• Military-friendly university
• Liberal arts college
• Graduate business programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Park University generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees charged to students for undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The university offers competitive scholarship packages and competitive academic scholarships totaling over $1.88 million for the 2026-27 academic year.
2. Military Education Services: Revenue from military students utilizing tuition benefits, with a discounted rate of $250 per credit hour for currently serving students. The university offers programs at military installations and participates in military education programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Park University is a private, nonprofit liberal arts university that delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs (90+ programs across 15+ disciplines) through its Parkville, MO flagship campus, Gilbert, AZ residential campus, a network of 19 campus centers (13 on U.S. military installations), and an online platform offering 65+ degree programs and 650+ courses. The institution serves traditional students, working adults, active-duty military and veterans, transfer students, and international students with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio and supplemental services such as Career Success Services, the Global Warrior Center, McAfee Memorial Library, and Learner Access and Disability Services.

Product overview

Park University operates as a private, nonprofit liberal arts institution offering a comprehensive educational portfolio across multiple delivery formats. The university provides 90+ programs including 65+ undergraduate and 20+ graduate programs spanning 15+ areas of study (Business, Communication, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Education, Healthcare, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Work). Programs are delivered through traditional on-campus instruction at Parkville (flagship) and Gilbert campuses, 19 campus center locations nationwide (13 on military installations), and an extensive online platform with 650+ courses. The institution supports diverse student populations including traditional students, working adults, military personnel, and international students. Key academic units include the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Education and Health Professions, and College of Management. Specialized services include the Global Warrior Center for military students, Career Success Services with Handshake integration, and McAfee Memorial Library with extensive database resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global Warrior Center: A dedicated center serving military students, veterans, and their families with specialized support services, tuition benefits, and educational programs.

Products and services

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry A 120-credit undergraduate degree providing foundations in theoretical chemistry concepts and practical laboratory skills, preparing graduates for careers in pharmaceuticals, environmental science, forensics, and chemical engineering.
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Healthcare Administration An undergraduate degree preparing students for non-clinical leadership roles in healthcare settings, based on the Healthcare Leadership Alliance competency model.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Graduate-level business administration degree with flexible online and on-campus options for working professionals seeking advanced management education.
• Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) ACBSP-accredited graduate program in healthcare administration preparing students for leadership roles in healthcare organizations.
• Master of Public Administration (MPA) Graduate degree preparing students for public sector leadership and management roles in government and nonprofit organizations.
• Global Warrior Center One-stop resource hub for military students, veterans, and their families offering tuition benefits support, credit evaluation, degree options, credentialing support, ROTC programs, and military-specific academic services.
• Army ROTC Program Reserve Officer Training Corps program preparing students as future military officers with leadership training, scholarship opportunities, and commission options in Army, Reserves, or National Guard.
• AU-ABC Program Air University-Associates to Baccalaureate Cooperative program enabling active duty Air Force personnel to apply previously earned CCAF credits toward a bachelor's degree at Park.
• Career Success Services Career development services offering career exploration, job search support via Handshake, resume building, networking events, and career mentorship for students and alumni.
• Parkville Campus (Flagship Residential) Flagship residential campus in Parkville, Missouri, offering traditional four-year undergraduate programs and 16 intercollegiate athletics programs since 1875.
• Gilbert Campus (Residential) Residential campus in Gilbert, Arizona offering accelerated eight-week evening classes and 15 intercollegiate athletics programs.
• Campus Centers Network 19 campus center locations across the United States (including 13 on military installations) offering hybrid and face-to-face instruction.
• Online Education Programs Comprehensive online learning platform offering 65+ degree programs and 650+ courses, with 25 years of distance education experience and virtual tutoring and mentoring support.
• Learner Access and Disability Services Accessibility services providing academic accommodations for students with disabilities, including documentation review, accommodation planning, and assistive technology support.
• McAfee Memorial Library University library offering research support, database access, study spaces, equipment checkout, printing services, and information literacy instruction for students and faculty.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 16% ranking for opportunities and earnings among 479 institutions nationally
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ADA University (Azerbaijan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPark University and ADA University in Baku, Azerbaijan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to provide ADA students a streamlined pathway to Park University with a coordinated graduate program. This partnership creates an international academic pathway for Azerbaijani students.
• Air University - Associates to Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPark is a proud, select member of the AU-ABC program designed for active duty Air Force personnel, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard. Previously earned CCAF credits (60) apply toward coursework in degree programs including business, communication, geography, public administration, and social sciences.
• U.S. Army ROTCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArmy ROTC is offered as an elective curriculum preparing students with tools, training, and experiences to succeed. The program prepares cadets to become officers in the Army, Army Reserves, Army National Guard, or Air Force through the crosstown agreement.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Touro University: Private nonprofit with health-professions and graduate programs, including online and military-friendly offerings. Partial overlap with Park's healthcare, education, and graduate professional programs.

Direct peers

• Grantham University: Online university historically focused on military-affiliated students with veteran and active-duty tuition benefits. Comparable niche to Park's Global Warrior Center audience.
• Liberty University Online: Large private nonprofit with a significant online degree portfolio and military student discounts. Competes with Park for online, military, and undergraduate adult learners.
• National University: Private nonprofit university system serving adult, military, and online learners with year-round scheduling. Directly comparable to Park's flexible, non-traditional delivery model.
• American Military University (AMU) / American Public University System: Online-for-profit university with a heavy military and veteran student base, competing for the same tuition-benefit-driven population as Park's on-base campus centers.
• Western Governors University (WGU): Private, nonprofit, competency-based online university serving working adults including military-affiliated students. Direct overlap with Park's adult-learner and online delivery model.
• University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC): Public university system dedicated to serving adult, online, and military-affiliated learners globally, with strong presence on U.S. military installations. Closest direct competitor to Park's military and online model.
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Private nonprofit university with a strong military-affiliated student body, online programs, and residential campuses. Comparable in mission and learner segments to Park.
• Purdue Global: Online-focused division of Purdue University targeting adult, military, and workforce learners. Overlaps Park in online undergraduate programs and military student recruitment.
• Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU): Large private nonprofit with a dominant online degree portfolio serving adult, transfer, and military learners. Competes head-on with Park for online undergraduate and graduate enrollment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCDDwVJpGcrxUpktzAucjszg
• Facebookfacebook.com/119693232348
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/park-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/parkuniversity

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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