Calvary University: Review & Facts

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Calvary University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 300 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1932 and is one of the 18 schools and colleges located in Kansas City, Missouri.

Calvary University is affiliated with Protestant Church.

Academic Offerings

At Calvary University you can earn your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered

20

Calvary University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 20 majors. The most popular concentrations are Theology and Religion, General Studies, Management, Business, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Calvary University is fair at 79% (close to Missouri average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

79%

Fair

The graduation rate at Calvary University is low - 41%. Nearly 20% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Calvary University is good, 8:1. Find out more information on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is close to the nationwide median, $11,100 a year. The additional fees at Calvary University beyond tuition are around $1,500; this totals $12,600 a year.

Read the details about Calvary University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

63%

Doable

According to government data, 57 applications were submitted and 36 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get admitted at this school.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Calvary University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$3,100

Low

Calvary University offers a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Calvary University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

A

Safe

Calvary University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 300 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low, nearly $3,100 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at Calvary University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Calvary University appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Calvary University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Calvary University
15800 Calvary Road
Kansas City, Missouri
64147-1341, USA