City Vision University
Kansas City, MO 64106-3028
About City Vision University
City Vision University is a private research university in Kansas City, Missouri, enrolling about 257 students. City Vision University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $6,600 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $21,123 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- City Vision University charges about 0.2× the national private non-profit median tuition ($6,600).
- Versus the Missouri median, sticker tuition is about 0.4×.
- Average net price runs below the Missouri median net price.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $21,123.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at City Vision University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 731% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Vision University | $6,600 | $6,353 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Missouri (state median) | $14,822 | $12,954 | 81 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 4% below published tuition at City Vision University
Key findings
- City Vision University's average net price ($6,353) is 4% below published tuition ($6,600).
- City Vision University charges about 0.2× the national private non-profit median tuition ($6,600).
- Versus the Missouri median, sticker tuition is about 0.4×.
- Average net price runs below the Missouri median net price.
City Vision University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $6,600
Finding City Vision University charges about 0.2× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $6,600. That is about 0.2× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Missouri median ($14,822), sticker tuition is about 0.4×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.6×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at City Vision University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at City Vision University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at City Vision University is $6,353.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $6,353 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $6,601 below the Missouri median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $13,700 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway City Vision University’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 4% lower after grants and scholarships.
City Vision University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for City Vision University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Median earnings should be read with net price, debt, and completion—not as a standalone quality score.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$6,600
Avg. net price
$6,353
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $6,353 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $26,400. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What City Vision University is known for
Top program completions
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling28
- Divinity/Ministry22
- Business Administration and Management, General16
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management13
See earnings & programs for more.
Is City Vision University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
City Vision University is a good school for those looking for strong graduate earnings outcomes in College Scorecard data.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for City Vision University.
Campus
Location
Kansas City, MO
City / state
- ZIP
- 64106-3028
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is about 0.3× the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Plains
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Size
Enrollment
257
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 432
- Graduate
- 39
- Full-time share
- 12%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 67.77%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for City Vision University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at City Vision University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for City Vision University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,000 | $6,000 | — |
| 2014 | $6,000 | $6,000 | $8,919 |
| 2015 | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,810 |
| 2016 | $7,000 | $7,000 | — |
| 2017 | $5,600 | $5,600 | $10,611 |
| 2018 | $5,600 | $5,600 | $4,124 |
| 2019 | $6,000 | $6,000 | $3,452 |
| 2020 | $6,000 | $6,000 | — |
| 2021 | $6,000 | $6,000 | — |
| 2022 | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,262 |
| 2023 | $6,400 | $6,400 | $6,709 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
City Vision University reported total enrollment of about 257 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 50% male and 50% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (64.6%), Hispanic or Latino (13.2%), and Black or African American (12.8%). About 67.77% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
12.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at City Vision University in 2024 is 257 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 432 students. Graduate enrollment is about 39 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from City Vision University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling: 50% male / 50% female
- Divinity/Ministry: 55% male / 45% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 44% male / 56% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
City Vision University graduates earn a median of $21,123 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of City Vision University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $21,123. Average net price used in cost models: $6,353.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway City Vision University graduates report median earnings of $21,123 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for City Vision University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 4 programs by IPEDS completions (5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at City Vision University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for City Vision University graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for City Vision University—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,515
- Missouri median 0.21× the median ($7,371)
- Plains median 0.19× the median ($8,150)
- U.S. median 0.21× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
City Vision University at a glance
City Vision University
City Vision University is a private non-profit institution in Kansas City, MO, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Substance Abuse/Addiction CounselingDivinity/MinistryBusiness Administration and Management, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian64.6%Hispanic or Latino13.2%Black or African American12.8%
Schools near City Vision University
Other campuses in Kansas City, MO when available, plus nearby institutions in Missouri.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade F) within Missouri, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is City Vision University located?
City Vision University is located in Kansas City, MO.
What is City Vision University's tuition?
City Vision University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $6,600 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $6,353 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does City Vision University cost?
Reported tuition is $6,600 and average net price is $6,353 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $5,944 annually.
Why is City Vision University's net price so much lower than tuition?
At City Vision University, published tuition is $6,600 while average net price is $6,353—about 4% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What is the student body demographics at City Vision University?
City Vision University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 432 students, White (64.6%), Hispanic or Latino (13.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend City Vision University?
About 48.5% of students at City Vision University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of City Vision University earn?
Median earnings are $40,650 six years after entry and $21,123 ten years after entry.
Is City Vision University public or private?
City Vision University is a private nonprofit institution located in Kansas City, MO.
Is City Vision University an HBCU?
No. City Vision University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is City Vision University a tribal college?
No. City Vision University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is City Vision University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, City Vision University does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.2%).
Is City Vision University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for City Vision University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.