NAIAHeart of America Athletic Conference

Park University Baseball

NAIA baseball program in Parkville, MO. Member of the Heart of America Athletic Conference.

Park University is a NAIA baseball program in the Heart of America Athletic Conference located in Parkville, MO. Head coach Cary Lundy has led the program for 8+ years. 67% of players stay all four years. After college, 11% of alumni enter sales — top employers include EMJ, Ashlar Homes, Murphy. Park University has a 69% acceptance rate and 3.2 average GPA and costs approximately $871 per year after financial aid.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Roster Retention

How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Park University Baseball?

67% of freshmen who join Park University baseball stay on the roster for all four years — above the NAIA average of 29%. The one-and-done rate — players who leave after their first year — is 22%. On average, players spend 2.9 seasons on the Park University roster.

Tracking freshman classes from 2016-2017 through their full four-year eligibility window.

67%
Stay 4 years
22%
Leave after year 1
2.9
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do Park University Baseball Players Do After College?

11% of Park University baseball alumni go into sales, the most common career path among the 9 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include engineering (7%), finance (7%), operations (7%). Top employers include EMJ, Ashlar Homes, Murphy, Robinson Aviation, Park University.

Career Category Breakdown

sales11%
engineering7%
finance7%
operations7%
real estate4%

Based on LinkedIn data for 9 tracked alumni, 2017-2020 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches Park University Baseball?

Cary Lundy is the head baseball coach at Park University and has been with the program for 8+ years. Park University competes in the Heart of America Athletic Conference as a NAIA program in Parkville, MO.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at Park University?

Park University has a 69% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.20 for admitted students, with a 27% graduation rate — below the NAIA average of 45%. 58% of freshmen return for their sophomore year.

Total undergraduate enrollment at Park University is 5,250 students.

69%
Acceptance rate
3.20
Average GPA
27%
Graduation rate
58%
Freshman retention

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Park University?

Attending Park University costs approximately $16,400 per year, with the average student receiving $15,529 in financial aid — a net cost of approximately $871 per year. 39% of students at Park University receive financial aid.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$16kAid: $16kNet: $1k
Aid covers 95%39% receive aid

Program History & Division

What Division Is Park University Baseball?

Park University is a NAIA baseball program competing in the Heart of America Athletic Conference, located in Parkville, MO.

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