Parker University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$26,208
2.54% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$29,928
After Financial Aid
2024 Enrolled Students
2,308
87% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
50%
5 Graduates

About

Parker University is a higher education institution located in Dallas County, TX. In 2024, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Parker University were Chiropractic (351 degrees awarded).

In 2024, 692 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Parker University. 56.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (364 degrees), 3.75 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (97 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Parker University is $26,208, which is $10,499 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Parker University is $26,208, which is $10,499 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,928.

In 2024, 94% of undergraduate students attending Parker University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$26,208
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Parker University was $26,208. The cost of tuition at Parker University is $10,499 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

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Average Net Price

$29,928
2024 Value
9.87%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Parker University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,928. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Parker University grew by 9.87%.

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Other Student Expenses

$12,672
Room and Board
$800
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Parker University was of $12,672 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 10.7% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

94%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
65%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Parker University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.05% with respect to 2023, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

Parker University had a total enrollment of 2,308 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Parker University is 2,008 students and the part-time enrollment is 300. This means that 87% of students enrolled at Parker University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Parker University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.4% White, 17.9% Black or African American, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.64% Asian, 2.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.78% Two or More Races, and 0.563% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Parker University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (24.7%), followed by White Female (19%) and White Male (12.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.6%), followed by White Male (28.9%) and Black or African American Female (7.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Parker University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,308 students. The full-time enrollment at Parker University is 2,008 and the part-time enrollment is 300. This means that 87% of students enrolled at Parker University are enrolled full-time compared with 71.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Retention Rate over Time

50%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Parker University was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (75%), Parker University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    1,187 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    414 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    236 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Parker University is 51.4% White, 17.9% Black or African American, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.64% Asian, 2.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.78% Two or More Races, and 0.563% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 40.5% White, 19.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 15.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 233 students (10.1%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 96 more women than men received degrees from Parker University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Parker University is white (364 degrees awarded). There were 3.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (97 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Parker University is Chiropractic (351 degrees awarded).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Parker University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Biology (120 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (39 degrees), and Health (521 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Parker University are Registered nurses (1,679,043 people), Accountants & auditors (1,062,724 people), Other managers (1,008,560 people), Software developers (820,728 people), and Financial managers (566,862 people).

The most specialized majors at Parker University in 2024 are Biology (120 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (39 degrees), Health (521 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (6 degrees), and Business (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Parker University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Dentists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Parker University are Biology (120 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (39 degrees), Health (521 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (6 degrees), and Business (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Parker University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,503,704 people), Computer Systems Design (1,257,342 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,011,109 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (857,198 people), and Banking & related activities (539,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Parker University are Biology (120 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (39 degrees), Health (521 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (6 degrees), and Business (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Parker University.
Massage Therapy
Most Common (2024)
62 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Parker University was Massage Therapy with 62 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

298
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
394
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 298 degrees were awarded to men at Parker University, which is 0.756 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (394).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 174 degrees were awarded to men at Parker University in Chiropractic, which is 0.983 times less than the 177 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 177 degrees were awarded to men at Parker University in Chiropractic, which is 1.02 times more than the 174 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

100%
100% Completion Time
100%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 100% of students graduating from Parker University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 100% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 100% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    364 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    97 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American
    88 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Parker University is white (364 degrees awarded). There were 3.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (97 degrees).

8.38% of degree recipients (58 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Female
    209 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    155 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Female
    54 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Parker University is white female (209 degrees awarded). There were 1.35 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (155 degrees).

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Operations

Parker University has an endowment valued at nearly $46.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.08M (15.2%) compared to the 4.13% average return (558k on 13.5M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2024, Parker University had a total salary expenditure of 77.1M. Parker University employs 61 Assistant professors, 16 Associate professors and 16 Instructors. Most academics at Parker University are Female Assistant professor (31), Male Assistant professor (30), and Female Instructor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Parker University are: Management, with 70 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 39 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 39 employees.

Endowment

$46.7M
2024 Endowment
16.1%
growth from 2023

Parker University has an endowment valued at about $46.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Parker University grew 16.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $33.2M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$32.4M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Parker University paid a median of $32.4M in salaries, which represents 42% of their overall expenditure ($77.1M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$9.09M
Instructional Salaries
108
Number of Employees

In 2024, Parker University paid a total of $9.09M to 108 employees working as instructors, which represents 28% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $216k (5.94%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Parker University were Management with 70 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 39 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 39 employees.

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