Park University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 65%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Park University are predominantly White with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 51% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Park University students
Race Percent of Students
White
49%
Black
19%
Hispanic
15%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
3%
International
3%
Race Unknown
8%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 18% more male students than female students enrolled at Park University with a gender ratio of 54% men to 46% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Park University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Park University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
54%
Women
46%
Enrollment by gender for Park University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
3,106
Women
2,630

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

High

Geographic Diversity Index: 69%

Park University draws 31 percent of students from Missouri, 59 percent from other states, and 10 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Missouri, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Park University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
31%
Out of State
59%
Foreign
10%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$57,220 per year

42% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

5,736
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 73.9%
Part-time undergraduates 58.7%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=178721.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026