Calvary University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Calvary is accessible for many applicants, but it is still test-required, so your score has a clear role in your plan. Since ACT scores are much more commonly submitted here, aim for a 24 ACT to reach the top of the middle range, or about a 1170 SAT if that test fits you better.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Calvary University facts and stats
Calvary University is a small urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 177 students. Calvary has a freshman retention rate of 55% and a 6-year graduation rate of 52%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 7:1. Calvary is test-required for admissions.
Kansas City, MO
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Key Calvary University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Calvary is test-required, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes. If you are aiming for Regular Decision, the October test is typically the safest last fall retake to ensure scores arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Calvary is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $12,748, and 93% of students receive aid, so review your full aid options when estimating net cost.

Calvary University's total listed cost for tuition, fees, room, and board is $19,240. Most students receive financial support, with 93% receiving aid and an average aid package of $9,123. This can meaningfully reduce the amount families pay out of pocket, though final costs depend on individual circumstances. Graduates leave with an average debt of $17,692.
Student life at Calvary University
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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