Calvary University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Calvary University is a private research university in Kansas City, Missouri, enrolling about 154 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 71.74% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $45,421 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $14,094
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,334 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 71.74% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 154 69.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 52.17%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 34.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 9.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 0.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 47.7%
- Average SAT Score: 1050
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 192
- Applicants (IPEDS): 110
- Room & Board: $6,492 annual estimate
Calvary University: what the data shows
Common questions about Calvary University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Calvary University?
Calvary University is located in Kansas City, MO (ZIP 64147-1341).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Calvary University public or private?
Calvary University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Calvary University cost?
Published tuition: $14,094.
Average net price after aid: $16,334.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,764 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,734 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,115 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,666 |
| $110,001+ | $13,749 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $56,376.
How hard is it to get into Calvary University?
Admission rate: 71.74%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1050 and midpoint ACT 20.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Calvary University?
Total enrollment: 154 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 192 students.
Graduate enrollment: 70 students.
About 69% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Calvary University?
150%-time completion rate: 52.17%.
First-year retention: 54.5%.
What do graduates of Calvary University earn?
Median earnings: $33,144 six years after entry; $45,421 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,839.
31.31% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Calvary University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (14 completions)
- Bible/Biblical Studies (10 completions)
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling (10 completions)
- Theology/Theological Studies (7 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (6 completions)
- Music Performance, General (2 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (1 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (1 completions)
- Secondary Education and Teaching (1 completions)
- Organizational Leadership (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Calvary University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 71.74%; completion rate 52.17%; median earnings $45,421 at 10 years; net price $16,334. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$14,094
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Calvary University was $14,094.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,334
2024 Value
In 2024 Calvary University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,334.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$65,336 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,334 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$56,376 4-Year Tuition
$6,492 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$794 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$21,380 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$85,520 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Calvary University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
31.31% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
23.74% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Calvary 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 Calvary 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 | $10,816 | $10,816 | $14,948 |
| 2014 | $10,600 | $10,600 | $12,049 |
| 2015 | $11,320 | $11,320 | $12,620 |
| 2016 | $11,700 | $11,700 | $14,067 |
| 2017 | $11,152 | $11,152 | $15,650 |
| 2018 | $11,164 | $11,164 | $8,017 |
| 2019 | $11,164 | $11,164 | $16,426 |
| 2020 | $11,164 | $11,164 | $10,735 |
| 2021 | $11,576 | $11,576 | $13,621 |
| 2022 | $12,500 | $12,500 | $12,952 |
| 2023 | $13,692 | $13,692 | $12,860 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
71.74% Acceptance Rate
110 Total Applicants
78 Students Admitted
27 First-Time Students Enrolled
34.62% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1050
ACT Average: 20
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Calvary University reported total enrollment of about 154 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 45% male and 55% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (76.6%), Hispanic or Latino (9.7%), and Black or African American (6.5%). About 31.31% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 34.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
69.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Calvary University in 2024 is 154 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 192 students. Graduate enrollment is about 70 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
54.5%
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 76.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
45.24% 100% Completion Time
52.17% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 45.24% of students graduating from Calvary University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 64% male / 36% female
- Bible/Biblical Studies: 80% male / 20% female
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling: 20% male / 80% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Calvary University.
Return on Investment
$20,839 Median Student Debt
$45,421 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
45.88% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
595.19% Return on Investment
4.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Calvary University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 11 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 14 completions
2. Bible/Biblical Studies: 10 completions
3. Pastoral Studies/Counseling: 10 completions
4. Theology/Theological Studies: 7 completions
5. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 6 completions
6. Music Performance, General: 2 completions
7. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 1 completions
8. Elementary Education and Teaching: 1 completions
9. Secondary Education and Teaching: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Calvary University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Calvary University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Calvary University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 47.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,019
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,558
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Calvary University is a private non-profit institution located in Kansas City, MO, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Bible/Biblical Studies, Pastoral Studies/Counseling. Enrollment is approximately 154 students. Student body composition includes White (76.6%), Hispanic or Latino (9.7%), Black or African American (6.5%). The admission rate is 71.74%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1050. The 150%-time completion rate is 52.17%. Approximately 31.31% of students receive Pell Grants. About 34.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Kansas City, MO 64147-1341
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Calvary University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Calvary University located?
Calvary University is located in Kansas City, MO.
What is Calvary University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Calvary University is 71.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 110 applicants and 78 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Calvary University cost?
Reported tuition is $14,094 and average net price is $16,334 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,492 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Calvary University?
Calvary University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 192 students, White (76.6%), Hispanic or Latino (9.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Calvary University?
About 34.6% of students at Calvary University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Calvary University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Calvary University reports midpoint SAT about 1050 and midpoint ACT about 20.
What do graduates of Calvary University earn?
Median earnings are $33,144 six years after entry and $45,421 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Calvary University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 52.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Calvary University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,839.
Is Calvary University public or private?
Calvary University is a private nonprofit institution located in Kansas City, MO.
Is Calvary University an HBCU?
No. Calvary University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Calvary University a tribal college?
No. Calvary University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
- Missouri college costs
- Missouri colleges by ROI
- Kansas City, Missouri city profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Missouri
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.