Cleveland University-Kansas City — College Profile

About

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) is best known for its rich history as a premier institution for chiropractic education and health sciences. Its flagship Doctor of Chiropractic degree is complemented by strong undergraduate and associate programs in human biology, radiologic technology, and occupational therapy. The campus culture in Overland Park is focused, professional, and close-knit, bringing together a dedicated community of students aligned in their passion for healthcare and wellness. CUKC uniquely sets itself apart by combining cutting-edge instructional technology, such as Force-Sensing Tabletop labs, with early hands-on clinical training at its active on-campus health centers.

Wikipedia:Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) is a private university in Overland Park, Kansas, United States. Cleveland University-Kansas City is known primarily for its chiropractic doctorate program (D.C.) but it also offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. The university has been in operation in the Kansas City area since 1922 and has occupied its current 34-acre Overland Park, Kansas, location since 2008.

Location

Overland Park, KS, 66210 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

MCI · Kansas City

25 mi away

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Cost

Cost of attendance

$40,764

Avg net price

$35,764

Tuition

$14,400

Books & supplies

$1,575/yr

Average net price by family income

$75–110k

$35,764

Admissions

Admit rate

69%

Test policy

Not required

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes

4-yr on-time completion

100%

1st-yr retention

50%

Transfer-out rate

Median earnings (10yr)

$52,304

Median debt

$12,500

Monthly loan payment

$133

Debt range (25th–75th)

$5,250–$12,750

Debt (90th percentile)

$25,000

Student Body

Men 33%Women 67%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

53%

Median family income

$18,219

Independent students

71%

Avg age at entry

25.0

Part-time students

32%

Race & ethnicity

White

51%

Hispanic

16%

Black

Asian

Two or more

18%

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

10 years after entry

$52,304

Biology, General39

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness4

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Institutional

Endowment

$23M

Classification

Special Focus (Technology)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, mostly part-time

Full-time faculty

51%

Avg faculty salary

$5,918/mo

Instructional spend/student

$13,348