Calvary University

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About Calvary University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Other Protestant

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Calvary University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Kansas City, Missouri. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 198, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 71%. The university offers 15 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 53%, and a student-faculty ratio of 8:1. Tuition and fees for students are $12,210.

Kansas City, MO

$12,210

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

71%

Acceptance Rate

62%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

53%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptNot considered for admission, even if submitted

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationRequired to be considered for admission

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile16-23

SAT 25th-75th Percentile910-1200

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

262

Students enrolled

78%

Online student enrollment

8:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold

Demographics

White

75%

Unknown

2%

Black

6%

Hispanic

8%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

6%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

26% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

26%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

30

Total Online Enrollment

204

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

0% On-campus

100% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold100% online

AssociateCheck Bold100% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold100% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold100% online

DoctorateCheck Bold100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

26%

State Grant Aid

0%

Institution Grant Aid

44%

Pell Grant

26%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,116
State Grant Aid$2,000
Institution Grant Aid$4,813
Pell Grant Aid$4,091

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debtafter graduation

$31k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

12.4%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
2Education.
3Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
4Theology And Religious Vocations.
5Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.