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Calvary University

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Start: 2026-04-16T14:00:00
Location: Calvary University

Kansas City, Missouri 64147-1341

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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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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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%

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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

7300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (39)

Student Life

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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

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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History & Fun Facts

•The university originally opened in 1932 as Calvary Bible College.
•Calvary University is a result of a merger in 1961 between two small Bible colleges—Kansas City Bible College (est.
•1932) and Midwest Bible College (est.
•The two schools moved to a campus in the Kansas City suburban community of Prairie Village, Kansas, and became Calvary Bible College.
•In 1987, Citadel Bible College of Ozark, Arkansas merged in.

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

101Above Average

Estimated from MO state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K

18 mi(31 min)

St. Louispop. 290K

235 mi(407 min)

Chicagopop. 2.7M

420 mi(728 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

MCI Kansas City33 mi

STL St Louis225 mi

OKC Oklahoma City291 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1252 mi · ~36h 10m drive

New York, NY1096 mi · ~31h 40m drive

Hartford, CT1167 mi · ~33h 43m drive

Providence, RI1232 mi · ~35h 35m drive

Albany, NY1117 mi · ~32h 16m drive

Syracuse, NY1001 mi · ~28h 55m drive

Rochester, NY930 mi · ~26h 52m drive

Buffalo, NY864 mi · ~24h 58m drive

Philadelphia, PA1036 mi · ~29h 56m drive

Pittsburgh, PA781 mi · ~22h 34m drive

Harrisburg, PA944 mi · ~27h 16m drive

Newark, NJ1087 mi · ~31h 24m drive

Washington, DC941 mi · ~27h 11m drive

Baltimore, MD961 mi · ~27h 46m drive

Atlanta, GA666 mi · ~19h 14m drive

Charlotte, NC795 mi · ~22h 58m drive

Raleigh, NC898 mi · ~25h 57m drive

Miami, FL1230 mi · ~35h 32m drive

Orlando, FL1037 mi · ~29h 57m drive

Tampa, FL1024 mi · ~29h 35m drive

Nashville, TN464 mi · ~13h 24m drive

New Orleans, LA665 mi · ~19h 13m drive

Richmond, VA932 mi · ~26h 55m drive

Chicago, IL420 mi · ~12h 8m drive

Detroit, MI649 mi · ~18h 45m drive

Minneapolis, MN429 mi · ~12h 24m drive

St. Louis, MO235 mi · ~6h 47m drive

Kansas City, MO18 mi · ~31 min drive

Indianapolis, IN453 mi · ~13h 5m drive

Columbus, OH621 mi · ~17h 56m drive

Cleveland, OH702 mi · ~20h 17m drive

Milwaukee, WI452 mi · ~13h 3m drive

Dallas, TX437 mi · ~12h 37m drive

Houston, TX629 mi · ~18h 10m drive

Austin, TX619 mi · ~17h 53m drive

San Antonio, TX688 mi · ~19h 53m drive

Los Angeles, CA1354 mi · ~39h 7m drive

San Francisco, CA1507 mi · ~43h 32m drive

San Diego, CA1332 mi · ~38h 29m drive

Seattle, WA1514 mi · ~43h 44m drive

Portland, OR1503 mi · ~43h 25m drive

Denver, CO562 mi · ~16h 14m drive

Phoenix, AZ1044 mi · ~30h 10m drive

Salt Lake City, UT929 mi · ~26h 50m drive

Honolulu, HI3895 mi · ~112h 31m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Kansas City (MCI)33 miles

Rental car

50 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

66 min$40-66

St Louis (STL)225 miles

Rental car

338 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

450 min$270-450

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Calvary University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award