Park University

Park University's main campus sits on bluffs overlooking the Missouri River in Parkville, Missouri, located 10 miles northwest of downtown Kansas City. Established in 1875, the institution occupies a 700-acre campus featuring a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the iconic Mackay Hall, constructed of native limestone by students in the early days of the university. The university operates as a private, nonprofit institution with a liberal arts foundation, offering undergraduate and graduate programs with particularly strong offerings in business, education, and criminal justice. Park University maintains a significant military student population through its network of campus centers on military installations across the country, while the main campus in Parkville provides traditional residential facilities and student housing in several dormitories. The university competes in NAIA athletics as the Pirates, participating in the Heart of America Athletic Conference.