Cleveland University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Cleveland University-Kansas City is a private research university in Overland Park, Kansas, enrolling about 95 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 69.23% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $52,304 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $14,400
- 2024 Average Net Price: $35,764 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 69.23% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 95 68.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 100.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 1.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 50.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 194
- Applicants (IPEDS): 5
- Room & Board: $18,992 annual estimate
Cleveland University-Kansas City: what the data shows
Common questions about Cleveland University-Kansas City, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Cleveland University-Kansas City?
Cleveland University-Kansas City is located in Overland Park, KS (ZIP 66210).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Cleveland University-Kansas City public or private?
Cleveland University-Kansas City is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Cleveland University-Kansas City cost?
Published tuition: $14,400.
Average net price after aid: $35,764.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| $75,001–$110,000 | $35,764 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $57,600.
How hard is it to get into Cleveland University-Kansas City?
Admission rate: 69.23%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Cleveland University-Kansas City?
Total enrollment: 95 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 194 students.
Graduate enrollment: 491 students.
About 68% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Cleveland University-Kansas City?
150%-time completion rate: 100.00%.
First-year retention: 50.0%.
What do graduates of Cleveland University-Kansas City earn?
Median earnings: $52,304 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,500.
53.49% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Cleveland University-Kansas City known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Chiropractic (122 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (28 completions)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (19 completions)
- Occupational Therapist Assistant (6 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Cleveland University-Kansas City a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 69.23%; completion rate 100.00%; median earnings $52,304 at 10 years; net price $35,764. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$14,400
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Cleveland University-Kansas City was $14,400.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$35,764
2024 Value
In 2024 Cleveland University-Kansas City had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,764.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$143,056 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$35,764 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$57,600 4-Year Tuition
$18,992 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,575 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$34,967 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$139,868 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Cleveland University-Kansas City.
Financial Aid by Income Level
53.49% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
93.02% 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 Cleveland University-Kansas City 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 Cleveland University-Kansas City 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 | $9,120 | $9,120 | $38,183 |
| 2014 | $9,120 | $9,120 | — |
| 2015 | $9,120 | $9,120 | $36,435 |
| 2016 | $14,840 | $14,840 | $39,291 |
| 2017 | $14,800 | $14,800 | $16,883 |
| 2018 | $14,800 | $14,800 | $31,712 |
| 2019 | $14,400 | $14,400 | $35,746 |
| 2020 | $14,400 | $14,400 | — |
| 2021 | $14,840 | $14,840 | $32,576 |
| 2022 | $14,400 | $14,400 | $32,925 |
| 2023 | $14,400 | $14,400 | $33,243 |
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
69.23% Acceptance Rate
5 Total Applicants
4 Students Admitted
3 First-Time Students Enrolled
75.00% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Cleveland University-Kansas City reported total enrollment of about 95 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 33% male and 67% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (50.5%), Two or More Races (17.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (15.8%). About 53.49% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
68.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Cleveland University-Kansas City in 2024 is 95 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 194 students. Graduate enrollment is about 491 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
50.0%
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 50.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
100.00% 100% Completion Time
100.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 100.00% of students graduating from Cleveland University-Kansas City completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Chiropractic: 57% male / 43% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 46% male / 54% female
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 5% male / 95% 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 Cleveland University-Kansas City.
Return on Investment
$12,500 Median Student Debt
$52,304 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
23.90% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
265.62% Return on Investment
2.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Cleveland University-Kansas City.
Top Programs by Completions
5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Chiropractic: 122 completions
2. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 28 completions
3. Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 19 completions
4. Occupational Therapist Assistant: 6 completions
5. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 2 completions
Most popular programs at Cleveland University-Kansas City.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Cleveland University-Kansas City graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Cleveland University-Kansas City from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 50.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,918
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,348
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Cleveland University-Kansas City is a private non-profit institution located in Overland Park, KS, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Chiropractic, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. Enrollment is approximately 95 students. Student body composition includes White (50.5%), Two or More Races (17.9%), Hispanic or Latino (15.8%). The admission rate is 69.23%. The 150%-time completion rate is 100.00%. Approximately 53.49% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
Location
Overland Park, KS 66210
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 100.00% graduation rate, Cleveland University-Kansas City demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cleveland University-Kansas City located?
Cleveland University-Kansas City is located in Overland Park, KS.
What is Cleveland University-Kansas City's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Cleveland University-Kansas City is 69.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 5 applicants and 4 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Cleveland University-Kansas City cost?
Reported tuition is $14,400 and average net price is $35,764 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $18,992 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Cleveland University-Kansas City?
Cleveland University-Kansas City reports undergraduate enrollment of about 194 students, White (50.5%), Two or More Races (17.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Cleveland University-Kansas City earn?
Median earnings are N/A six years after entry and $52,304 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Cleveland University-Kansas City?
The 150%-time completion rate is 100.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Cleveland University-Kansas City students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,500.
Is Cleveland University-Kansas City public or private?
Cleveland University-Kansas City is a private nonprofit institution located in Overland Park, KS.
Is Cleveland University-Kansas City an HBCU?
No. Cleveland University-Kansas City is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Cleveland University-Kansas City a tribal college?
No. Cleveland University-Kansas City is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Cleveland University-Kansas City a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Cleveland University-Kansas City does not meet that proxy (reported share 15.8%).
Is Cleveland University-Kansas City religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Cleveland University-Kansas City 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
- Kansas college costs
- Kansas colleges by ROI
- Overland Park, Kansas city profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Kansas
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.