About Calvary University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
346
Website
www.calvary.eduAccreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
Other Protestant
On Campus Housing
Yes
Calvary University is a private for-profit institute established in the year 1961 as the result of a merger of Kansas City Bible College (KCBC) and Midwest Bible College (MBC). Truth, Service, Character, Relevance, and Relationship are the core values followed by the university. The mission is to provide an education which prepares Christians to live and serve in the church and the world.
- University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and The Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE).
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The acceptance rate is 98% with the total graduation rate of 68%.
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The total student population is 271 which consists of 149 full-timers and 122 part-timers.
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The student-faculty ratio is 7:1. The retention rate is 52% for full-timers and 50% for part-timers.
Online Education at Calvary University
The blended model of education allows students to achieve an online degree virtually anywhere around the world. Almost all the campus classes are video recorded and made available to the distance learning students which gives them the traditional classroom experience. The university is committed to providing high-quality online education.
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Reviews
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The university ranks between 264 to 346 in Best Online Bachelor's Programs according to the US News report.
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Calvary has a beautiful campus situated on the top of a hill.
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The academics are much harder but it is achievable with the help of faculties and other staffs.
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The classes are really interesting. It is a school which views all the disciplines from a biblical viewpoint.
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The university has an active alumni network which is beneficial in getting suggestions and feedback. It consists of classes to learn more about the Bible which is useful in the real world.
Admissions
Application Deadline
N/A
Acceptance Rate
67%
SAT Range
890 - 1150
ACT Range
20 - 26
Application Fee
N/A
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
None
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$6,768
Average Annual Cost
$10,276
Books And Supplies
$794
Other Fees
$888
Room And Board
$5,240
Budget For Other Expenses
$1,514
Total One Year Cost
$18,712
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Master's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
62%
Part-Time Retention Rate
33%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Bible/Biblical Studies
9 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
7 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
5 Graduates
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized...
5 Graduates
Theological and Ministerial Studies
3 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...
2 Graduates
Music
2 Graduates
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Student Body
Undergraduate Students
275
Socio-Economic Diversity
45%
Part-time
34%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$59,014 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 88% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
88%
Undergrads in College Housing
49%
Averege Housing Cost
$2,600/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $2,640/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$2,640/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Warrior (Centurion)
School Colors
crimson, white, and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
N/A
Total Female Athletes
N/A
Intramural Sports
N/A
Sports Club
N/A
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
No
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$26,300/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$36,800/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
N/A - N/A
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$11,559
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$3,078
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$8,481
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$11,001
$30K - $48K
$11,196
$48K - $75K
$10,877
$75K - $110K
$8,464
> $110K
$7,753
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$34,160
Nearly $718,630 is awarded to the students every year as financial aid with an average amount of $4,451 spending on each student. 82% of the full-timers receive some form of financial aid. Calvary’s Financial Aid Office is dedicated to helping students and their families to explore the various financial opportunities available. The FAFSA form should be filled by the students as an initial step in the process of applying for financial aids.
The Calvary University federal school code is 002450.
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The Federal Aid includes the Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Work-Study, Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct Unsubsidized Loan and so on.
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The Institutional Aid includes the Academic Merit Scholarship, Alumni Scholarship, Berean Fellowship Scholarship, Early College Scholarship, and IFCA Scholarship.
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The Military Aid includes the Post 9/11 GI Bill, VA Vocational Rehabilitation, and the Tuition Assistance Program.
