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Calvary University

Kansas City, Missouri 64147-1341

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Calvary University is a private urban institution in Kansas City, Missouri. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1008.

A small campus of 170 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,421 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,860.

Established
1932
Motto
Biblical Equipping for Excellence in Life and Service
Mascot
Nikao Warriors
Type
Private university

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71%Acceptance
1008SAT Avg
170Students
8:1Student:Faculty
53%Grad Rate
$45,421Earnings 10yr
$12,860Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Calvary University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate70.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1008

Reading & WritingMid: 550
480620
MathMid: 570
430580

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1623

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

70.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1008

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$13,692
Room & Board$6,304
Books & Supplies$794
Total Cost of Attendance$20,044
Average Net Price$12,860
Median Debt at Graduation$20,839
Monthly Payment (10yr)$221

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,571
$30–48K$11,240
$48–75K$14,497
$75–110K$16,007
$110K+$16,444

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,860

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

73.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (39)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
170
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 76%
Black 5%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate52.6%
Freshman Retention61.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$33,144
8 Years$36,121
10 Years$45,421

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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