Calvary University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Kansas City, MO that costs an average of $16,756 a year after financial aid, admits 72% of applicants and graduates 39% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$16,756
Acceptance rate
72%
Graduation rate
39%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$45,535

Private nonprofitLarge city154 undergraduates

Cost of Calvary University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$23,930
Tuition and fees, in-state$15,054
Housing and food (on campus)$6,688
Books and supplies$650
Average net price after aid$16,756

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$13,496
$30,001–48,000$14,597
$48,001–75,000$14,188
$75,001–110,000$21,019
$110,001+$22,334

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Calvary University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate72%
Average SAT1,050
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)500–610
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)480–530
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)17–24
Test scoresRequired

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate39%
First-year retention55%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$36,908
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$45,535
Rank in Missouri (earnings)43rd of 53 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$16,320
Typical monthly loan payment$185 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants44%
Students with federal loans29%

Majors and programs at Calvary University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (21)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services———
Bible/Biblical Studies6——
Business Administration, Management and Operations23——
Communication and Media Studies———
Computer Science———
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft———
English Language and Literature———
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations———
History———
Marketing———
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology———
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other11——
Music4——
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries18——
Religious Music and Worship———
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies———
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods4——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas1——
Theological and Ministerial Studies15——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians———

Certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies3——
Music———

Associate's degree programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies1——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other———
Music———
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries———
Theological and Ministerial Studies6——

Master's degree programs (8)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies18——
Business Administration, Management and Operations1——
Educational Administration and Supervision3——
Music———
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries9——
Religious Music and Worship1——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods———
Theological and Ministerial Studies———

Doctoral degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other———

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Mission UniversitySpringfield$20,431—$39,622
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About Calvary University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationKansas City, MO
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates154
Student-to-faculty ratio7 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitecalvary.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Calvary University's acceptance rate?

Calvary University admits 72% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,050 on the SAT.

How much does Calvary University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $23,930 a year (tuition and fees: $15,054). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $16,756 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $13,496.

How much do Calvary University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $45,535 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 43rd of 53 similar colleges in Missouri.

What is Calvary University's graduation rate?

39% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 55% of first-year students return for a second year.