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Parker University

#2352 in US ranking Dallas, TX
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$43,327
Tuition & fees
$26,904
Avg. aid
$10,290
Receiving aid
100%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
74%
Median salary
$47,733
1 yr after graduation

What does Parker University offer in terms of athletics?

Parker University should not be approached as a conventional varsity-athletics destination. Prospective students seeking NCAA competition, athletic recruiting, or sports scholarships should verify any current team and association information rather than assume such opportunities exist.

Recreation and fitness participation are different from varsity sports. Students interested in staying active can ask what fitness facilities, informal activities, or student-led sports opportunities are currently available to their program and whether access varies by schedule or campus location.

What student groups and Associations are available at Parker University?

Student associations at Parker University are most relevant as ways to meet peers and explore professional interests, particularly in chiropractic and other health-related fields. The set of active groups can change with student leadership and enrollment.

A prospective student should check the current recognized-organization directory or student affairs office for meeting schedules and eligibility. It is worth distinguishing a student-run professional or service organization from an academic department's event: both may be useful, but only the former offers the same kind of ongoing student membership and leadership opportunities.

Who studies at Parker University?

Parker University serves both new undergraduates and students arriving with previous college experience, alongside those pursuing graduate or professional study. In the reported 2024-25 entering undergraduate figures, 179 students transferred in and 66 were first-time degree- or certificate-seeking entrants.

The reported geographic-origin figures show a largely Texas-based student intake: 94% were identified as residents of the institution's state, while 5% came from other U.S. states. Those percentages describe a reported population, not necessarily every student in every Parker program. They should not be used to infer students' ages, backgrounds, or reasons for enrolling.

How does student life look like at Parker University?

Everyday life at Parker University is likely to depend heavily on a student's program, class format, and time on campus. Someone in a clinically intensive professional curriculum may have a different schedule from an undergraduate taking general education or online courses.

Orientation, peer connections, academic support, and professional events may therefore be more consequential to a student's routine than the residential traditions associated with larger universities. Applicants comparing programs should ask when required classes and labs meet, how students access advising and wellness support, and which activities occur at times they can attend.

What libraries are available to students at Parker University?

Parker University students should use the institution's library and research services to support coursework, particularly when locating scholarly health and science literature. Access to licensed databases and journals can be more important to a research assignment than the number of library buildings recorded in a statistical survey.

Before enrolling in an online or evening program, check the current library site for remote database access, research assistance, borrowing rules, and study-space hours. Students completing clinical or evidence-based assignments should also find out how to request an article or book that is not immediately available through Parker's collections.

Parker University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

2308

Veterans affair office

No

Parker University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 621
Graduate: 1,687

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 2,008
Part-time: 300

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.