BaccalaureatePrivate nonprofit

Calvary University

Kansas City, Missouri·Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above·Plains·calvary.edu
6-yr Graduation
52%
+6.0pp vs Baccalaureate
Total enrollment
244
peer median 487
Avg net price
$16,334
+$778 vs Baccalaureate
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Admissions & acceptance rate

First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.

Applied
46
46 candidates competed
Admitted
33
71.7% acceptance rate
Enrolled
27
81.8% yield

Graduation rate & outcomes

Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.

Overall completion
52%+6.0pp vs Baccalaureate
4-year graduation
45%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
52%
Full-time retention
55%

Pell equity

13.1pp gap
Pell recipients
46%11 of 24
Non-Pell (all)
59%13 of 22
Subsidized loan, no Pell
67%4 of 6
No Federal Aid
56%9 of 16

Non-Pell students graduate at a 13.1-point higher rate than Pell recipients.

Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.

Program outcomes

Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.

Of 33 Title IV programs, 0 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 33 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.

Total programs
33
Passing
0
0.0% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
0
0.0% of portfolio
Fail rate
0.0%
-0.6pp vs 0.6% national

Pass / fail distribution

33programs
  • Passing0 · 0.0%
  • No Data33 · 100.0%
  • Failing0 · 0.0%

Severity spectrum

Critical
0
Severe
0
Recoverable
0
At Risk
0
Watch
0
Safe
0
No data
33

Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.

Accreditation status & history

Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.

AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

Higher Learning Commission

Accredited since 2003Next review Aug 2026
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation

Accredited since 1961Next review Feb 2031

Action history · 2

  1. Feb 2021Renewal of Accreditation
    Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation
  2. Jun 2016Renewal of Accreditation
    Higher Learning Commission

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Tuition & cost

What families actually pay, broken down by family income.

Net price by family income

Aid exceeds costFamily pays
$0–30k$16,764
$30–48k$15,734
$48–75k$21,115
$75–110k$16,666
$110k+$13,749

Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.

Avg net price (private)
$16,334
+$778vs Baccalaureate median $15,557
Federal loans
23.7%
In-state tuition
$14,094
Out-of-state
$14,094

Federal aid volume & trends

Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.

In AY 2024–25, 80 students received $424K in Pell grants, alongside $563K in federal Direct Loans.

Pell recipients
80
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$424K
$423,521 total
Direct Loans
$563K
108 loan awards

Pell recipients · 5-year trend

0k
20
0k
21
0k
22
0k
23
0k
24

Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25

Subsidized$167K
47 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$120K
38 loan awards
Unsubsidized · Grad$185K
15 loan awards
Parent PLUS$22K
4 loan awards
Grad PLUS$69K
4 loan awards

Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student loan default rate

The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.

Of 69 borrowers who entered repayment, 1 (1.4%) defaulted within three years below the 2.3% national rate.

Default rate
1.4%
-0.9pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
69
Defaulted
1
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2016
7.7%
2017
4.8%
2018
16.1%
2019
1.4%
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate

* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at Calvary

Top program areas ranked by completions.

Distinct CIP programs13
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

49 total completions
01Theology
2755.1%
02Multi/Interdisciplinary
918.4%
03Business
714.3%
04Education
48.2%
05Visual/Performing Arts
24.1%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

Fall total
244
12-mo unduplicated
271
Undergraduate
192
Graduate
79

Gender split

Men
54%145
Women
46%126

Race / ethnicity composition

White
76.6%
Hispanic
9.7%
Black
6.5%
Two or more
2.6%
Asian
1.9%
Non-resident
1.3%
Unknown
1.3%

Athletics & Title IX gender equity

How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.

Athletes
28
14 M · 14 W
Women athletes
50.0%
Athletic aid
$0
Total student aid
Budget
$264K
Total expenses

Men vs women · spending splits

Athletic student aid
$0
$0
Recruiting expense
$2K
$2K
Head-coach salaries
$20K
$20K
Men Women

Sport-by-sport · 2

Basketball
14 M · 10 W
$112K
Volleyball
· 8 W
$52K

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Campus safety & crime statistics

Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.

Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
0.00
0 offenses · 262 students

3-year trend

0.002 yrs ago3.341 yr ago0.00Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
1
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
0
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
1
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0

Criminal offenses by type

No criminal offenses reported.

By location

0total

    VAWA offenses

    0
    Domestic violence
    0
    Dating violence
    0
    Stalking
    0 total under the Violence Against Women Act.

    Hate crimes by bias

    No hate crimes reported.

    Arrests vs disciplinary referrals

    CategoryArrestsReferrals
    Weapons00
    Drugs00
    Liquor00

    Residence-hall fires

    No residence-hall fires reported.

    Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

    Student-faculty ratio

    Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.

    Student-to-faculty
    7.0:1
    Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
    16

    Calvary vs Peer comparison

    The peer institutions Calvary selected for federal comparison reporting.

    GraduationRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
    This institutionPeer median

    A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.

    Carnegie
    SubjectCalvary University
    52%244$16,334Baccalaureate
    0%296$6,353Baccalaureate
    44%83.8%474$14,779Baccalaureate
    48%72.6%499$22,814Baccalaureate
    68%38.4%959$17,562Baccalaureate
    21%659$10,566Baccalaureate
    Peer group median46%72.6%487$15,557

    Institutions like Calvary

    Explore the federal data for institutions in Calvary's comparison group.

    Calvary Institutional Research office

    The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.

    Office
    Office of Institutional Effectiveness
    Phone
    816-322-0110
    Address
    15800 Calvary Road, Kansas City, MO 64147

    Calvary University provides education that prepares Christians to live and serve in the church and the world according to the biblical worldview by fostering intellectual and spiritual maturity, leadership, and a sense of mission.

    Visit IR office page
    Team
    1 member
    • Dr. Timothy Hange
      Interim Director of Institutional Effectiveness

    Common Data Set

    Calvary's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.

    Acceptance rate
    97.7%
    Accessible
    Yield
    74.4%
    of admitted students enroll
    Total enrollment
    271
    231 UG · 40 grad
    6-yr graduation rate
    56%
    First-year retention
    52%
    Student–faculty ratio
    7 to 1
    Est. net price (aided)
    $13,513
    after avg need-based grant
    01

    Selectivity & Admissions

    Admissions funnel

    C1
    Applied
    44
    Admitted
    43
    Enrolled
    32

    44 applied → 43 admitted (97.7%) → 32 enrolled.

    Selectivity

    C1
    Acceptance rate
    97.7%

    Accessible — 97.7% acceptance rate.

    Admit rate by gender

    C1
    men95.5%
    women100.0%

    Admit rate varies by gender.

    High-school class rank

    C10
    Top tenth29%
    Top quarter43%
    Top half57%
    Bottom half43%
    Bottom quarter29%

    Share of enrolled first-years by HS class-rank band.

    What matters in admission

    C7
    Very Important3
    Rigor of secondary school recordAcademic GPAReligious affiliation/commitment
    Important2
    Class rankCharacter/personal qualities
    Considered8
    Standardized test scoresRecommendationExtracurricular activitiesFirst generationRacial/ethnic statusVolunteer workWork experienceLevel of applicant’s interest
    Not Considered6
    Application EssayInterviewTalent/abilityAlumni/ae relationGeographical residenceState residency

    Relative importance of each admission factor.

    02

    Affordability & Value

    Cost of attendance

    G
    Total$19,709
    Tuition
    $10,95056%
    Fees
    $1,0365%
    Room & board
    $5,49028%
    Books
    $7944%
    Other
    $1,4397%

    Total sticker cost of attendance is $19,709 (2017-2018).

    Sticker vs. net price

    G+H
    Sticker COA
    $19,709
    Net (aided)
    $13,513
    Avg need grant
    $6,196

    Sticker $19,709 → about $13,513 net for aided students after the average need-based grant ($6,196); 75% of demonstrated need is met.

    Where grant aid comes from

    H1
    Federal69.6%
    Institutional24.9%
    External5.6%

    25% of need-based grant dollars come from the institution itself.

    Graduate debt

    H4/H5
    Grads with debt
    67%
    Avg debt
    $19,246

    67% of graduates borrowed; those who did owed $19,246 on average.

    03

    Outcomes & Equity

    Graduation & retention

    B
    6-yr grad rate
    56%
    Retention
    52%

    6-year graduation rate 56%; first-year retention 52%.

    04

    Academic Experience

    Faculty profile

    I
    Student–faculty ratio
    7 to 1
    Faculty with terminal degree
    32%
    Women faculty
    36%

    Key faculty indicators.

    Degrees by discipline

    J
    Philosophy and religious studies55.88%
    Business/marketing14.71%
    Visual and performing arts8.82%
    Education5.88%
    Interdisciplinary studies5.88%
    English2.95%
    Communication/journalism2.94%
    Computer and information sciences2.94%

    STEM-dominant: ~3% of bachelor's degrees are in computing, engineering, math & sciences.

    05

    Student Body & Diversity

    Undergraduate race/ethnicity

    B2
    White, non-Hispanic78.9%
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic10.3%
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic5.2%
    Asian, non-Hispanic2.6%
    Hispanic/Latino1.5%
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic1.0%
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic0.5%

    Undergraduate enrollment by race/ethnicity.

    Undergrad vs graduate

    B1
    Undergraduate
    23185%
    Graduate
    4015%

    231 undergraduates and 40 graduate students.

    06

    Transfer Path

    Transfer admissions

    D1
    Applied
    47
    Admitted
    46
    Enrolled
    28

    47 transfer applicants → 46 admitted (97.9%) → 28 enrolled

    Source publications

    Frequently asked questions about Calvary University

    Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Calvary.

    What is the graduation rate at Calvary University?

    Calvary University reports a 6-year graduation rate of 52% per the latest IPEDS.

    How many students attend Calvary University?

    Calvary University reports a total enrollment of 244 students per the latest IPEDS.

    What is the average net price at Calvary University?

    The average net price at Calvary University is $16,334 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.

    What is the yield rate at Calvary University?

    Calvary University's yield rate is 81.8%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.

    Where is Calvary University located?

    Calvary University is located in Kansas City, Missouri 64147-1341.

    Who runs Institutional Research at Calvary University?

    Calvary University's IR work is done by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness.

    About the data on this page

    Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

    IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
    Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
    College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
    Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
    FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
    Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
    DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
    Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
    Federal Pell Grant volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
    Pell Grant recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursements by institution and award year.
    Federal student loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
    Federal Direct Loan recipient counts and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
    Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
    Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
    Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
    Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
    Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
    Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.

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