Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $17,457 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $17,457 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $35,819 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $25,491 | State avg: $17,343. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 47.95% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 66.99% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Parker University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$17,457
Books and supplies
$800
Fees and remainder
$17,562
Sticker price
$35,819
Average net price
$25,491
Average aid coverage
29%
$10,328 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Parker University pays approximately $25,491 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Texas average of $17,343 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Parker University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Texas and national averages.
Parker University net price
$25,491
Texas average
$17,343
National average
$17,506
Parker University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $17,457 and average net price at $25,491. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$17,457
Current net price
$25,491
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
71.79%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$42,091
Undergraduates
494
10-Year Median Earnings - Parker University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Parker University graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Parker University?
Undergraduates
494
Completion rate
71.79%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
47.95%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
66.99%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 47.95% of Parker University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 66.99% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Parker University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Parker University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Parker University lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Parker University is listed at 2540 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75229-5668. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Parker University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker University | Not available | $17,457 | $25,491 | $42,091 |
| West Coast University-Texas | Not available | $16,715 | $25,957 | $102,672 |
| University of North Texas Health Science Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $93,615 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | Not available | Not available | Not available | $92,961 |
| Chamberlain University-Texas | 95.65% | $19,686 | $32,247 | $92,405 |
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This local cluster focuses on nearby Dallas schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Dallas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Parker University's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Parker University in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Parker University tuition?
Parker University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $17,457.
What is Parker University's average net price?
Parker University's average net price in the local dataset is $25,491.
What does Parker University cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $23,662 for Parker University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Parker University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $42,091 for Parker University.
Is Parker University accredited?
Parker University's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Parker University?
The local dataset lists 494 undergraduate students at Parker University.
What percentage of Parker University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Parker University in the local dataset is 47.95%.
What is the federal loan rate at Parker University?
The federal loan rate for Parker University in the local dataset is 66.99%.
Where should I verify Parker University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Parker University or the latest official federal education data.