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Calvary University

15800 Calvary Road, Kansas City, MO 64147, USA

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US ranking
position: 469
Tuition & fees per year: $13,144
Acceptance rate: 71.00%
Median alumni salary: $28,610
Avg. SAT and ACT: 1120 SAT, 20 ACT
Entrance difficulty: Easy

What are the graduation rates for students at Calvary University?

Calvary University exhibits an overall graduation rate of 53%, which positions it in the lower middle range compared to other institutions, falling within the bottom 45% percentile nationally. When broken down by gender, male students graduate at a rate of 43%, significantly lower than their female counterparts, whose graduation rate stands at 65%, placing women within the top 45% percentile nationally.

The four-year graduation rate at Calvary University is 35%, reflecting a quicker completion pace, but still ranking in the bottom 35% nationally. Extending the timeframe to six years raises the graduation rate modestly to 47%, which remains in the lower 35% range compared to national averages. The retention rate for the university is notably low at 62%, placing it in the bottom 20% nationally, indicating that a significant portion of students do not continue past their first year.

Among the various bachelor's degree programs offered, theology and religious vocations is by far the most populous, with 24 degrees awarded, evenly split between men and women. Other programs such as business, management, marketing, and related support services awarded 9 bachelor's degrees, predominantly to men. Education and multi/interdisciplinary studies also contribute to the graduation figures, with 3 and 5 degrees respectively. At the master's level, theology and religious vocations again dominate with 20 degrees conferred, mostly to men, followed by education with 2 degrees.

These figures suggest that while the university has particular strengths in theology and education-related fields, graduation and retention rates overall lag behind many peer institutions, which could be a critical factor for prospective students to consider when evaluating the university's academic outcomes.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Calvary University?

Currently, there is no available data on the earnings potential for graduates from Calvary University across the various degree programs offered. This includes fields such as Communication and Media Studies, Computer Science, multiple Teacher Education specializations, and Business Administration. Likewise, graduates with degrees in Religious and Theological studies or in disciplines like Drama, Music, and Vehicle Maintenance do not have reported earnings information.

Calvary University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 53%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 35%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 47%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Calvary University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: Data not available

Part time employees: Data not available

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: Data not available

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Data not available

Job fairs on campus

Data not available

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

Calvary University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Education

303

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

325

Theology and Religious Vocations

121224

Visual and Performing Arts

112

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

279

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Education

112

Theology and Religious Vocations

61420