Parker University - Dallas,Texas

A private, not-for-profit, 4 years or more University located in Dallas, Texas, Parker University was founded in 1982. It was originally known as the Parker College of Chiropractic and only earned its current name in 2011. The school offers both Undergraduate and graduate programs.

Parker University is named after its late founder, Dr. James Parker. People around Dr. Parker felt that students could learn and benefit from the teachings of Dr. Parker, which led them to inspire Dr. Parker into setting up this institution and lending his name to it. The unique teachings and ideals of the founder, which usually don't find a place in the traditional chiropractic curriculum, are followed by the University to this date.

In April of 2011, the institute transitioned into a University as it got renamed as Parker University. A regionally accredited Private University, Parker provides certificate, undergraduate, and graduate degree programs in healthcare and business-related fields. The institution is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges or SACSOC.

Parker University is located in 2540 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, Texas. William E . Morgan is serving as the current president of the institution.  

There is a private university in Dallas, Texas called Parker University. The foundation of Parker University was laid down in the year 1982. The total enrolment stands at 977 (2016) students at Parker University. Around 490 and 1,046 students take admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the university. Around 69% of the students are 25 and over at Parker University. At PU around 37% are white, 30% are Black or African American, and 20% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 71% of the students are females and 29% are males. Parker University has produced several well-known personalities in its 38 years of existence. The employment rate, after six years of graduation, is a good parameter to gauge the employability which in this case is 84%. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. It also encourages its students to participate in athletics, as it helps in building character. Taking into account all the undergraduate and graduate degrees, including both residential and online, PU offers around 67 programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by CCE (Council on Chiropractic Education), comta (Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation), and, SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools).