Park University

Location :

8700 NW River Park Dr, Parkville, MO 64152, USA
Added by Jopie, at 17 January 2017

Add email
Add business description
Add Social Media
Add Products and Services

• Danny Seymour

  21 November 2017

  I cannot say enough good things about Park University. I read through a lot of the reviews. Anyone can have a less than perfect experience with any "business". My experience with Park has been exceptional. The admissions process was outstanding. I have email, called, and used the Chat function on the website and there has not been one time that my question wasn't answered promptly and with good information. While I am a non-traditional college attendee (in every sense of the word) It is refreshing to feel part of the college community and experience.
  
  There may be contrary opinions / reviews and I hope that those people are able to get some resolution . My experience has been exceptional and would certainly do it again and recommend Park to others in my situation.

  response / report this review
• Zac Green

  16 November 2017

  Worst experience I have had with a school in my life. I am attending through the grace of my GI Bill benefits because I am a veteran. This last summer, I decided to take some student loans out to counter my cost of living, as I would be moving to Colorado in October and continuing to take classes online. I get approved for this aid which was 3 disbursements of a little over 3k. On the disbursements portion of the page it gives you dates they make the disbursements. Now, I'm not sure how much sense this makes but they put that you'll receive your first disbursements on the day you start classthen in the fine print, tell you that it is actually 2 weeks later so they can verify attendance. Ok cool, I can deal with that no matter how terrible the website design is. So, I wait 2 weeks after to get my check of a little over 3k and I still don't have it. I contact the school multiple times and finally get that money 3 weeks after the initial date on the website. The kicker? It was barely for over 1k because despite starting my classes October 16th, it was not reported to the VA that I was in class until November 2ndmeaning the majority of that check that was suppose to be money I was planning to use to cover some living cost and get school supplies went to pay my tuition. I contact the VA and they let me know that it could take 2 weeks for them to pay the cost of tuition. Ok, cool. Today is 2 weeks later so I call the VA and they let me know that they sent the money to the schools account yesterday. I check my school account balance and it's still 0 so I call the school to see what's going on and I hear yet another answer of "it could take 2 weeks". Are you serious? My classes will be pretty much over by the time I receive the money that I was suppose to be using to cover cost of living and school expenses. I should have received that money by the end of October, at the very least, but due to Parks obvious inability to communicate properly with the proper channels, I will not be receiving money for my fall semester classes until everyone is about to go on Christmas break. I made financial promises based off the dates park initially gave me that I have had to push back over a month. I have never had such a stressful experience riddled with poor communication and handling of my finances, and that's saying a lot coming from someome who use to be a government employee. I highly recommend seeking am education elsewhere.

  response / report this review
• Puela Danielson

  04 October 2017

  Nice teachers but the FAFSA employees are awful they don't know how to do their job at all .

  response / report this review
• GiGi Davis

  10 September 2017

  I did my studies here and just loved it. Campus was charming, classes were organized and teachers were wonderful. Great experience.

  response / report this review
• Carol Langley

  02 August 2017

  My daughter went to school there. The counselors were horrible. They continued to have her take classes she had past, just to keep her full time to receive her pell grant to live. They had no one to help her when she went to complain. She wrote a letter wirh no response. She owes over 70 thousand in loans and still does not gave a degree. Did not receive help from anyone. One teacher told her she would never be a teacher. She is a pre school teacher and would like to get her teaching degree so she can get help paying on the loans. Any help woukd be great. I pray for her to get some help in this matter. Her name is Rebecca langley
  Thank you
  Carol Kangley

  response / report this review
• Rob Miller

  25 May 2017

  I just graduated with a bachelor's from Park and I am very pleased with the school. I am active duty military and Park went above and beyond to apply my military training towards my degree, saving me over a year's worth of classes. Because of the positive experience I have had at Park, I am rolling directly into a master's program and am considering applying for a doctorate later. If it weren't for Park's military friendly schedule and academic programs, I don't know that I would have finished my undergrad, much less anything higher. Thank you Park!

  response / report this review
• Dirtbike - Sixthirtyone

  31 March 2017

  Was eating at a small Taco Bell and the coach came in showing the tax exempt form and the girl didn't know what to do so he said yeah go get someone that knows what their doing. Most of the players were throwing F bombs and yelling and even the coach was yelling at the players and cussing. Very inconsiderate of others. We threw the rest of our food away and left.

  response / report this review
• Brooke Rhoads

  28 March 2017

  I'm not saying this is a bad school. It is a really affordable option for people who want small class sizes and one-on-one opportunities with professors. But be warned, the small class sizes come with a price. Professors are required to take attendance and often grade for participation.
  The campus is nice, but quite small. Park does offer some clubs and campus activities, but obviously nothing compared to a larger school. The Copley Quad dorms are very nice and while there isn't a super large community of students who get involved those who do seem to have a great time. That being said, if you are looking for a "typical" college experience this isn't the place. Most of the students commute and many of them are non-traditional meaning they are older than the average student, part-time, or using their GI bill.
  I don't regret going to Park because it is an affordable school. However, I do wish I'd gone to a more rigorous school, or at least a school with more life. The students for the most part aren't sure engaged and don't have a lot of school spirit. I don't know many students in my classes who are going to drive around with Park bumperstickers or wear the t-shirts around after graduation.
  For me, when I imagined going to college I pictured a campus filled with the hustle and bustle of student life. I hoped there would be enough of a residential presence that some parties would take place and I kind of anticipated having my mind opened to the world. I thought I'd participate in lively in-class discussion and do research that would prepare me for grad school much more than I have. There's not much diversity and not much student activism (they brag about all of the international students at Park but they aren't integrated into the campus very well). I also thought going to Park would come with the added freedom and flexibility most students dream of after high school graduation. In reality, Park feels a lot like a grownup high school.
  I want to be clear Park is a good school, you should just know what you're getting into. You can only be as immersed in the college experience as you allow yourself to be and I will admit I didn't really want to drink the Park kool-aid. If you're looking for a school you can become deeply immersed in, this might not be the place. But if you're just looking to get a degree and get out for a good price I do recommend checking it out.

  response / report this review
• Terra Buhman

  11 March 2017

  Received masters from PARK and the experience was challenging. However, I would do it over in a second it was that valuable. I would recommend this University to ANYONE!!!!

  response / report this review
• Fonte Stone

  03 March 2017

  Park claims to be military friendly, that is not true. Park likes receiving government money though. I applied for graduation for my undergraduate degree and was not even put on the program. Park excuse was because I was in the graduate program they oops forgot. Every semester and dread dealing with them. I would not recommend this college for any military active duty, veteran, friends or family. If I hadn't gotten so far in with my MBA program I would have stop attending this school.

  response / report this review
• Nerlin Manalu

  24 January 2017

  Message me if you are looking for a nice place to rent out! It's 8-10 mins away! :)

  response / report this review