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Calvary University

Kansas City, MO · City · 154 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Calvary University is an independent Christian institution in Kansas City best known for its deeply rooted biblical education and strong programs in Pastoral Studies, Biblical Counseling, Intercultural Studies, and Christian Education. Distinctively, every undergraduate curriculum incorporates an extensive foundational core in Bible and Theology, integrating scriptural exposition with career preparation in fields such as business administration and music. Campus culture is tight-knit, service-oriented, and centered on shared faith, with the student experience shaped by regular chapel services, small class sizes, and intentional faculty mentorship. A hallmark of the university is its Practical Christian Ministry requirement, which ensures all students gain hands-on ministry and community service experience in local churches and organizations prior to graduation.


Wikipedia:Calvary University is a private Christian university in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. In 2019, total enrollment was 430, with undergraduate enrollment of 348 and graduate enrollment of 82.

Location
Kansas City, MO, 64147-1341 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
MCI · Kansas City
33 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$23,938
Avg net price
$16,334
Room & board
$6,492
Tuition
$14,094
Books & supplies
$794/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$16,764
$30–48k
$15,734
$48–75k
$21,115
$75–110k
$16,666
$110k+
$13,749
Admissions
Admit rate
72%
Test policy
Required
SAT average
1050
Reading 500610
Math 480530
ACT midpoint
20
Composite 1724
English 1425
Math 1622
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
52%
4-yr on-time completion
45%
1st-yr retention
55%
Transfer-out rate
10%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
53%
Transferred
7%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
41%
Median earnings (6yr)
$33,144
Median earnings (10yr)
$45,421
Median debt
$20,839
Monthly loan payment
$221
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$21,321
Debt (90th percentile)
$35,948
Student Body
Men 45%Women 55%
7
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
31%
First-generation
35%
Median family income
$37,276
Independent students
38%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
31%
Race & ethnicity
White
77%
Hispanic
10%
Black
6%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$33,144
10 years after entry
$45,421
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries11
Theological and Ministerial Studies9
Business Administration, Management and Operations9
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other5
Bible/Biblical Studies4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods2
Music2
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas1
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Institutional
Endowment
$482,920
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
48%
Avg faculty salary
$4,019/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,558
Federal loan rate
24%

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