Park University's published cost of attendance is $29,427. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $18,687, middle-income families pay around $22,620, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,064.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $29,427 |
| Tuition and Fees | $17,500 |
| Room and Board | $9,190 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,232 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$8,395 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $21,032 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $18,687 |
| $30–48k | $20,412 |
| $48–75k | $22,620 |
| $75–110k | $23,208 |
| $110k+ | $24,064 |
Park University's published cost of attendance is $29,427. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $18,687, middle-income families pay around $22,620, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,064. Azimuth ranks Park University #548 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Park University structures aid through need-based and merit-based components. Families apply using the FAFSA, and the institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. The difference between published cost of attendance and actual net price — driven by grants and scholarships — can be substantial, particularly for lower-income families; understanding net price versus sticker price helps families budget realistically. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,685, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $10,875; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $63,456, median federal debt of $21,685 projects to a monthly payment of about $245 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Park University earn median 4-year earnings of $63,456, placing Park University in the 63.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $10,598 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Park University in the 86.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Park University #377 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The program lineup at Park University is anchored by Business, which accounts for 44% of degrees and drives much of the institution's earnings profile. Business Administration is the highest aggregate-return program, graduating 491 students with median earnings of $68,135 four years after enrollment — Azimuth ranks it #85 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions per the program-ranking methodology. Research Psychology and Artificial Intelligence are among the most popular fields by graduate count, with median earnings of $54,849 and $78,561 respectively four years after enrollment. On the higher-earning end, Criminal Justice and Human Resources Management and Services post median earnings of $59,401 and $61,818 four years after enrollment, reflecting the salary upside available in MO's professional and technical labor markets.
