A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Park University are predominantly White with a smaller Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 51% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| 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%
|
There are 17% 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.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
54%
|
| Women |
46%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,131
|
| Women |
3,531
|
Park University serves a high number of out-of-state students with 67% of the student body residing outside of Missouri or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
33%
|
| Out of State |
60%
|
| Foreign |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
51% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 73.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 58.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=178721 IPEDS survey data for Park University.