Calvary Bible can be found in Kansas City, Missouri (a large city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Other Protestant school. Calvary Bible is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.
The most common majors at Calvary Bible are in religion and philosophy.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 440 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Calvary Bible centered around 260 to 570, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
In 2005, 348 students were enrolled in Calvary Bible.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Calvary Bible has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Calvary Bible offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Calvary Bible College And Theological Seminary
15800 Calvary Road
Kansas City, MO 64147-1341
General Phone: (816) 322-0110
http://www.calvary.edu
Calvary Bible awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 46 | bible studies, pastoral counseling, theology and religious vocations, religious education, ministry, missionary studies, youth ministry, theological and ministerial studies, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 9 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, music teaching |
| Business And Management | 9 | human resources management |
| Liberal Arts | 2 | urban studies |
| Media | 0 | broadcast journalism |
Number of programs and degrees for Calvary Bible in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 50 | 14 |
| Associate's degree | 9 | 3 |
| Master's degree | 5 | 2 |
| First-professional degree | 2 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Calvary Bible had a total enrollment of 348 students (286 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 90% |
| Part-Time | 10% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| First Professional | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 35% |
| Missouri | 24% |
| Illinois | 11% |
| Iowa | 8% |
| Wisconsin | 5% |
| Oklahoma | 5% |
| South Dakota | 3% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Arkansas | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
Calvary Bible offers campus housing for 275 of its 286 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Kansas City, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 50 | 49 | 98% | 40 | 82% |
| Men | 23 | 23 | 100% | 20 | 87% |
| Women | 27 | 26 | 96% | 20 | 77% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 260 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 7% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 77% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,936 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,936 |
| Room and board | $ 3,900 |
| Room charge | $ 1,750 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,150 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,262 |
Financial Aid:
Calvary Bible participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 245000)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $34,209 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $32,299 | 3 | $28,415 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
Urban Studies/Affairs
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Youth Ministry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Calvary Bible Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Other Protestant affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
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Religion And Philosophy
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