Park University is an independent, private institution of higher education based in Parkville, Missouri. Established in 1875 as a small church-related college, it has now expanded into an electronic learning institution and provider of education courses for the U.S. military. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). The flagship campus of Park University is located in Parkville, Missouri. The Park University Graduate School is located in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. There are 43 campuses in 21 U.S. states including three campuses in the Kansas City area (Downtown Kansas City, Independence and Parkville) and a campus center in Austin, Texas. Most of the satellite campuses are on or near United States Air Force bases and share quarters with other businesses/organizations. The 800-acre (3.2 km) home campus has a maximum enrollment of 1,250. The entire extended system had an enrollment of 12,688 (8% of which were full time) in 2006. The school which was originally called Park College was founded in 1875 by John A. McAfee on land donated by George S.