Cleveland University-Kansas City
- Earnings (10yr)
- $52,304 B
- Well above the typical college graduate
- Net Price
- $35,764 F
- 109% more than the typical college
- Acceptance Rate
- 69% B-
- Accessible to most qualified applicants
- Enrollment
- 95
Bottom line: A C overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 12.2× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $12.2 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $12.2 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $1,599,983.
What The Data Says
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A C overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Earnings 28% above the national college median.
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Every $1 invested returns $12.2 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Cleveland University-Kansas City
Cleveland University-Kansas City is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private Special-Focus Institution
- Carnegie Class
- Special Focus
- Enrollment
- 95
- Setting
- Urban
- Primary Strengths
- Biology & Biomedical, Health Professions
Why students choose Cleveland University-Kansas City
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
Competitive — admits about 69% of applicants. Run your numbers in the admissions predictor below.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $35,764 a year after grants and scholarships — 109% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $52,304 ten years after enrolling — 28% above the typical college, against $12,500 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Cleveland University-Kansas City is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Cleveland University-Kansas City? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Overland Park, Kansas, Cleveland University-Kansas City offers a realistic path to admission, with roughly 69% of applicants receiving an offer.
- Acceptance Rate
- 69%
- Retention Rate
- 50%
- Full-Time Faculty
- 51%
- Faculty Salary (mo)
- $5,918
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 9:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.68
- Applicants
- 15
- Admitted
- 13
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Cleveland University-Kansas City? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Cleveland University-Kansas City is $14,400, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $35,764. The median graduate leaves with about $12,500 in federal student loans.
- In-State Tuition
- $14,400
- Out-of-State
- $14,400
- Avg Net Price
- $35,764
- Median Debt
- $12,500
- Pell Grant Rate
- 53%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 93%
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Cleveland University-Kansas City — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Cleveland University-Kansas City Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Cleveland University-Kansas City earn a median of $52,304, roughly in line with the national average for college graduates.
- 8 Years
- $53,940
- 10 Years
- $52,304
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.24x
- Earning > $25K
- 57%
Graduation by Timeframe
How Cleveland Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
College ROI Calculator
Is Cleveland University-Kansas City Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Cleveland University-Kansas City delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $35,764/year ($143,056 total). Graduates earn $52,304 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $1,743,039 in total earnings — a net gain of $1,599,983 (12.2× your investment). The median debt is $12,500, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $143,056
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $1,743,039
- Net Return
- $1,599,983
- ROI Multiple
- 12.2×
- Cost Per Year
- $35,764
- Median Debt
- $12,500
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Institutional Finances
Data: NCES IPEDS
- Federal Grants
- $210,350
- Investment Income
- $-3,239,184
Top Programs
The fields Cleveland University-Kansas City awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Cleveland University-Kansas City's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
- CPharmacist$136,030 · 3% growthResilient 82
- B-Optometrist$131,860 · 9% growthResilient 96
- B+Physician Assistant$130,020 · 28% growthResilient 96
- B+Nurse Practitioner$129,480 · 40% growthResilient 96
- BVeterinarian$119,100 · 19% growthResilient 96
- B-Biostatistician$104,110 · 30% growthAdaptable 66
- CBiomedical Engineer$100,730 · 5% growthResilient 72
- C+Physical Therapist$99,710 · 14% growthResilient 96
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Cleveland University-Kansas City? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Overland Park, Kansas, Cleveland University-Kansas City offers a realistic path to admission, with roughly 69% of applicants receiving an offer.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Cleveland University-Kansas City? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Cleveland University-Kansas City is $14,400, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $35,764. The median graduate leaves with about $12,500 in federal student loans.
Is Cleveland University-Kansas City Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Cleveland University-Kansas City earn a median of $52,304, roughly in line with the national average for college graduates.
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