Parker University
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$23,760
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About Parker University
Parker University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Dallas, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 466, and admissions are selective. The university offers 10 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 73%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $23,760.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
Information not available
Retention Rate Insight
83% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
73% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores --
High school transcript --
High school rank --
Letter of recommendation --
High school GPA --
Open admission Yes
Completion of college prep program --
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Implied no
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Students enrolled
31%
Online student enrollment
9:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
52%
Black
15%
Hispanic
14%
Unknown
9%
Asian
6%
Two or more races
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
56%
Socio-economic diversity
69% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
23
Total Online Enrollment
598
Percent of Programs Online
23% On-campus
77% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 80% online
Associate 44% online
Bachelor's 100% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 100% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $23,760 | $23,760 |
Graduate | $13,320 | $13,320 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $840 |
On-campus room and board | Currently unavailable |
On-campus other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $13,200 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $8,145 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $8,145 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $24,600 | $24,600 |
Off-campus without family | $45,945 | $45,945 |
Off-campus with family | $32,745 | $32,745 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
69%
State Grant Aid
17%
Institution Grant Aid
77%
Pell Grant
69%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$12k
Average student debt after graduation
$40k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
No information available for this school.
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Anatomy
BA
MA
DOC
Anatomy
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Anatomy
BA
MA
DOC
Anatomy
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Wellness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chiropractic (DC)
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Wellness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chiropractic (DC)
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Wellness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chiropractic
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Wellness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chiropractic
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
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