Park University is a private not for profit institution established in the year 1875. The oldest building of the university Mackay Hall’s construction began in 1886, occupied in 1893. The campus is about 700 acres. There are 64-degree programs and 27 certificate programs. The campus represents the students from 58 countries.
Founded in 1875 by John A. McAfee on land donated by George S. Park, the University was initially known as Park College. John A. McAfee served as the first President of the institution.
The mission of the University is to transform the lives of students through the agency of accessible, student-centered, and quality higher education. Accountability, Inclusivity, Excellence, and Integrity are the core values of the institute.
The student-faculty ratio of the university is 15:1 with a total student population of 11,227 which consists of 4,113 full-timers and 7,114 part-timers.
Online Education at Park University
The institute started offering online classes in 1996. The institution was renamed Park University in 2000.
The online programs allow you to study from anywhere at any time It is designed in a way where flexibility meets credibility. The classes are scheduled in accelerated, eight-week terms allowing the opportunity to start the course five times each year. Usually, the classes are started in January, March, June, August, and October.
Accreditation
Park University is nationally recognized and is recognized by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to offer various degree programs on campus as well as online.