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Calvary University

Kansas City, MO·Private nonprofit·170 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. freshman retention is below 65%. a private nonprofit school with 170 students.

71%
Accept
170
Students
$12,860
Net Price
53%
Grad Rate
$39,200
Earnings
10 yr
$12,500
Debt

About This School

Calvary University is a private nonprofit institution located in Kansas City, Missouri with approximately 170 undergraduate students enrolled. Calvary University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 71%. The average net price after financial aid is $12,860 per year. The graduation rate is 53%, and the typical graduate earns $39,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

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.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: the affordable net price of $12,860/year and low median debt of $12,500 make this one of the more financially accessible Bible-focused colleges you'll find, but a 53% graduation rate and 62% freshman retention rate suggest that nearly half of students who start here don't finish — worth asking hard questions about why. If you're committed to a small, faith-centered environment and have a clear plan to stay on track, this could work, but the $39,200 median earnings a decade out means you'll want to be realistic about career outcomes before enrolling.

Founded
1932
Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing18%
Education6%
Visual & Performing Arts4%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1008
Reading 75th %ile620
Math 75th %ile580

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite20

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$13,692
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,692
Avg Net Price
$12,860
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants36%
Median debt at graduation$12,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
53%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
62%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$39,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$12,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$12,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$30,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$39,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.1x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White76%
Black5%
Hispanic/Latino11%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (170 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Calvary University

15800 Calvary Road

Kansas City, MO 64147-1341

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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