Founded in 1875 in Parkville, Mo., Park University is an independent institution that is a national leader in higher education. Park serves approximately 6,600 students annually at 39 campuses in 21 states and online worldwide, including at 29 military installations across the country. The University has been ranked among the top private colleges in the country for annual return on investment and maintains a longstanding relationship with the U.S. military. Since 2009, Park has received international recognition by various military-related publications as a top military friendly college/university.