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Calvary University
Calvary University says yes to 71.7% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $45,421 median earnings.
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Calvary University sits in Kansas City proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Other Protestant affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
31.3% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 154 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 54.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 910 and 1200 — below the MO middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Calvary University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Calvary University received 110 applications and admitted 78 (70.9%), with 27 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 910–1200 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Calvary University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 480 | 560 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 520 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 18 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Calvary University compares
| Calvary University | Missouri median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 71.7% | 72.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $14,094 | $20,293 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $45,421 | $47,885 | $53,781 |
At $45,421, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($47,885). Look at Calvary University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $14,094 regardless of where you're from. At Calvary University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 154 — Calvary University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
52.2% graduate within six years. Roughly 48% don't — ask a Calvary University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Calvary University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 910–1200 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 71.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Calvary University's acceptance rate?
70.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 78 admitted from 110 applicants.
How much does Calvary University cost?
At Calvary University, published tuition is $14,094 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Calvary University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Calvary University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $45,421 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Missouri
- University of Central Missouri — 63.8% admitted
- Cottey College — 69.2% admitted
- Evangel University — 71.6% admitted
- Hannibal-LaGrange University — 72.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.