Calvary Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 71.74%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1050. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $14,094
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at Calvary:
- Total Enrollment: 244, including 115 online students
- 174 Undergraduate, 70 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 53.7% men, 46.3% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 52%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 13%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 55%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 30 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 30 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 9 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Calvary Overview
Calvary University (Calvary) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Kansas City, MO. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification
The Calvary's tuition & fees is $14,094 for the academic year 2024-2025. 68% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,194.
The school has a total enrollment of 244 and the students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1 (14.29%).
Calvary's acceptance rate is 71.74% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 81.82%. The median SAT score is 1050 and the ACT score is 20.
Calvary University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Calvary University is $14,094. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,588.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $14,508 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,872.
| Undergraduate | $14,094 |
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| Graduate | $9,588 |
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| Undergraduate | $14,508 |
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| Graduate | $9,872 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Calvary University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Calvary
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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