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Cleveland University-Kansas City

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Trimester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Acceptance rate 100%
Students retention rate 50%
On-time graduation rate 67%

Located in Overland Park, Kansas, Cleveland University-Kansas City is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college follows a trimester-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into three terms. This system offers students the opportunity to progress at an accelerated pace, allowing for more intensive coursework and faster programs completion.

The acceptance rate of 100% indicates that Cleveland University-Kansas City is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Cleveland University-Kansas City is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Cleveland University-Kansas City emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Cleveland University-Kansas City is 50% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kansas is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Cleveland University-Kansas City do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

100%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,840

Cost of attendance at Cleveland University-Kansas City in 2022 for students from Kansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average $7,489
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,840

Cost of attendance at Cleveland University-Kansas City in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average $17,865
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Cleveland University-Kansas City received on average $6,607 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,607
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1 50% $6,345 $6,345
Other Federal Grant 1 50% $7,114 $7,114
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2 100% $3,050 $6,100
Total Grant & Scholarships 2 100% $6,607 $13,214

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Cleveland University-Kansas City students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Cleveland University-Kansas City students is 66.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 100.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 0.0%.

66.7%

Service Offerings

Cleveland University-Kansas City provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Cleveland University-Kansas City offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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