More selective than 59% of Missouri colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
33% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 85% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Calvary University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Calvary University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Calvary University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 500 | 610 |
| SAT math | 480 | 530 |
| ACT composite | 17 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 980 | 1140 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Calvary University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 72% | 500–610 | 480–530 | 17–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 71% | 480–620 | 430–580 | 16–23 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Calvary University compared with other Missouri colleges?
Calvary University has the 17th-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Missouri Valley College | 69% | 22% | $18,086 |
| 14 | Rockhurst University | 70% | 75% | $25,884 |
| 15 | William Woods University | 71% | 47% | $26,569 |
| 16 | Evangel University | 72% | 65% | $18,669 |
| 17 | Calvary University | 72% | 52% | $16,334 |
| 18 | University of Missouri-Kansas City | 72% | 55% | $13,310 |
| 19 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | 73% | 64% | $16,298 |
| 20 | Hannibal-LaGrange University | 73% | 50% | $22,814 |
| 21 | Southeast Missouri State University | 74% | 58% | $15,882 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Missouri colleges →
Who enrolls at Calvary University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Calvary University admissions questions
What is the Calvary University acceptance rate?
Calvary University accepts 72% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 78 of 110 applicants were admitted.
Does Calvary University require the SAT or ACT?
Calvary University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 33% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 85% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Calvary University?
The middle 50% of Calvary University enrolled first-year students scored 980–1140 on the SAT and 17–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Calvary University?
35% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (27 of 78).
Is Calvary University getting harder to get into?
Calvary University accepted 72% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 71% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Calvary University overview