Do you want to make a difference for Christ? At Calvary, the purpose of every program is to equip you with a biblical foundation so that you can live and serve in the church and the world.

What Makes Calvary University Unique?

Whether you are considering investing your time as a student at Calvary or investing your other resources to help Calvary serve our students, you can be a part of something special at Calvary University.

High Quality, Low Cost

Calvary University has become a nationally recognized leader in decreasing the cost of high-quality education for our students, so they can begin their ministries and service without the burden of crippling student debt. At the moment, Calvary is ranked in the top 30 out of 1,300 colleges and universities in the United States for lowest student debt upon graduation, and we won’t stop our efforts until every student can graduate without a penny of student debt.

Standing Firm, Built on the Bible

Calvary University is standing firm, built on the Bible. In every class and every program, we are committed to excellence in preparing men and women to live and serve in the church and in the world according to the biblical worldview. Calvary offers degrees in many different disciplines, and the Bible is the core of every single one.

Excellent, Marketable Education

Calvary is committed to providing excellent, marketable education and credentials so that our graduates are not only prepared for excellence in life and service, they are positioned for it. We are continually refining and expanding our degree offerings to meet the needs of our students and those whom they will serve. We understand that while core values don’t change, ministry environments do.

A Place for Growth

Calvary is carefully designed to provide not just a place for learning, but a place for growth. Our faculty don’t simply teach, they are committed to discipleship. Our students don’t just study, they gain real-world experience through our Practical Christian Ministries Program and hands-on internships. Our campus provides a rich environment for developing lifelong friendships and relationships. Our online campus and programs are also shaped to bring that formative environment and support system to our students wherever they are in the world.

Quick Facts

397

Undergraduate & Graduate Students

(2023-24)

8:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

4

Collegiate Sports

90%

Undergrad students receive financial aid

(2023-24)

Accreditation

Calvary University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Commission on Accreditation of the Association of Biblical Higher Education. Calvary has a rating of IV-AG in the publication Transfer Credit Practices.


Articulation Agreements

Calvary University has reciprocal articulation agreements with other colleges which allow students to seek degrees not completely offered at Calvary.


Approvals

Calvary University proudly holds accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE). These approvals reflect our commitment to academic excellence and our dedication to providing students with a quality education rooted in Christian values.

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2023-24 Enrollment

Total enrollment: 397
Undergraduate: 285
Graduate: 54
Doctoral: 27
Early-College: 31

Partners

Calvary alumni serve with several partner organizations in various capacities, and they continue to recruit more workers from Calvary. Calvary desires to network with many agencies and organizations in reaching the world for Christ. Partner organizations include Avant, SEND International, and Word of Life Bible Institute.

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Non-Discrimination Policy

Calvary University admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

History

Calvary University is the successful result of a merger in 1961 between two small and struggling Bible colleges – Kansas City Bible College (KCBC) and Midwest Bible College (MBC) in St. Louis. A second merger took place in 1987 when Citadel Bible College of Ozark, Arkansas, joined Calvary. These mergers represented a blending of institutional objectives, assets and liabilities, alumni associations, and doctrinal goals, as well as values that were held in common by all of the institutions.

Calvary University History

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Leadership

Meet Dr. Alexander Granados

Dr. Granados is Calvary’s fourteenth President and is an experienced and dynamic Higher Education Executive with a history of distinguished and trusted leadership as a President, Associate Provost, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Associate Academic Dean.

More About Dr. Granados

Dr Alexander Granados
Dr. Alexander Granados

President/CEO

Meet the President’s Leadership Team

More About Cavalry Leadership

Dr Teddy Bitner
Dr. Teddy Bitner

Chief Academic Office, Professor of History

John McGee
John McGee

Chief Development Officer

Ron Sharp
Ron Sharp

Dean of Students

Tasha Young
Tasha Young

Chief Financial Officer

Academic Degrees & Programs

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Undergraduate Education

See Undergraduate Bachelor’s degree courses & tuition info here. All degree majors include core Bible courses.

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Graduate Education

Get details on our Master of Science in Organization Development and Master of Science in Education (MSEd) graduate degree programs.

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Seminary & PhD Education

Explore our Master of Arts in Bible & Theology, Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling, and Master of Divinity graduate degree programs and our Doctor of Philosophy in Bible & Theology postgraduate degree program.

Explore Seminary Programs

Take the Next Step

Find where God is calling you to serve in the church and in the world. Contact us for more information or to enroll today.