- Acceptance rate: 72% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 500–610 reading and writing, 480–530 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 17–24 composite
- Average net price: $12,860 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Calvary University reported: an acceptance rate of 72% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 17–24.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Calvary University reviews each application.
Calvary University GPA requirements
Calvary University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Calvary University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Calvary University acceptance rate
Calvary University admitted 33 of 46 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 72%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Calvary University (formerly Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Kansas City, Missouri, with 174 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Calvary University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 500 | 550 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 500 | 530 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 | 24 |
| ACT English | 14 | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 | 22 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1050 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Calvary University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Calvary University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $12,860 a year at Calvary University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Calvary University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Calvary University admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Calvary University?
A lot: Calvary University requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores. It considers college preparatory program, other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What are Calvary University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Calvary University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 500–610 in reading and writing and 480–530 in math; ACT composite 17–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How many applicants get into Calvary University?
Calvary University's acceptance rate was 72% for fall 2024: it admitted 33 of 46 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Calvary University hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Calvary University admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Calvary University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Calvary University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Calvary University required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 19% sent SAT scores and 67% sent ACT scores.
What GPA do you need to get into Calvary University?
Calvary University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Calvary University accept AP credit?
Yes. Calvary University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Calvary University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $12,860 a year at Calvary University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Calvary University consider legacy status?
No. Calvary University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Sources
- College Navigator: Calvary UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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