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Park University Men's Cross Country

Welcome to the Park University men's cross country recruiting profile. Park competes in NAIA in the Heart of America Athletic Conference from Parkville, Missouri. Led by head coach Cary Lundy, Park University pairs open admissions with a 37% graduation rate and a $19,519 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
19
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
NAIA
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Heart of America Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
8,746
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
100% (Open Admission)
State
Missouri
City
Parkville
Address
8700 NW River Park Dr
Staff
Cary Lundy
Head Coach
David Pennington
Cross Country Track & Field Assistant Coach - 2nd Season
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Laura Padgett
Cross Country Track & Field Assistant Coach
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Ronald Stallard
Cross Country Track & Field Assistant Coach
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Jamal Butler
Cross Country Track & Field Assistant Track & Field Coach - Throwing
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Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 36% of NAIA men's cross country programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
58%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
37%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$50,550
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$56,309
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Affordability

This school is more affordable than 47% of NAIA men's cross country programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$11,018
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$11,018
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$10,200
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$19,519
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$35
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Program Resources

This program is better funded than 51% of NAIA men's cross country programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$61,761
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$15,720
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