Alumni & Giving

Alumni Impact

A Calvary Chapel University degree is a lifetime relationship—a connection point and place of refuge, where we love, root for, and “encourage one another” (Hebrews 3:13). Explore graduate outcomes and ways to strengthen that relationship.

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Eric Souza
Alumnus and Pastor
Reach Church Jacksonville, Fl

Outcomes for graduates

Graduate Outcomes

Most university alumni report graduating early or on time, debt free, and doctrinally sound.

Early or on time
Debt free
Doctrinally sound

Source: Annual Alumni Survey.

“Calvary Chapel University is amazing! The best educational experience of my life!”

Jason FalzaranoAlum & Faculty

Alumni & graduation stories

Institutional growth

Enrollment Snapshot

A snapshot of the university’s reported credits taken and enrollment records.

7

consecutive years!
Record number of credits taken!!

11

of last 13 years
RECORD Enrollment

Source: Accounts Payable (Money).

View Student Achievement Download the 2025-2026 Annual Report

Student Retention

Annual student retention, 2019–2026
Academic year	Retention
2019–20	59%
2020–21	66%
2021–22	71%
2022–23	77%
2023–24	84%
2024–25	81%
2025–26	77%

Source: Annual Student Retention Report.

An alumnus’s perspective

Equipped for Ministry

“I think Calvary Chapel University is a great fit for many people to help get better equipped to do the work of the ministry.”

David GuzikPastor & Author, Enduring Word
Calvary Chapel University Alumnus

In students’ words

Student Experience

Survey ratings out of 5.0. Sources and reporting periods are noted with each result.

Academic Excellence

Graduating students satisfied with their academic experience
4.7 / 5.0
Source: 2024–2026 Graduating Student Inventory Survey Aggregate Rating.
Faculty are supportive and understanding
4.7 / 5.0
Source: Student Experience Inventory Survey 2026.

Student Experience

Entering students rate the application & enrollment process
4.8 / 5.0
Source: Entering Student Inventory Survey 2026.
Students feel accepted within the school community
4.7 / 5.0
Source: 2024–2026 Graduating Student Inventory Survey Aggregate Rating.

Faith & Formation

Students report stronger faith than when they enrolled
4.7 / 5.0
Source: 2024–2026 Graduating Student Inventory Survey Aggregate Rating.
Students feel their personal faith is respected
4.7 / 5.0
Source: 2024–2026 Student Experience Inventory Survey Aggregate Rating.
Students developing deeper spiritual commitment
4.7 / 5.0
Source: 2024–2026 Graduating Student Inventory Survey Aggregate Rating.

Value

Students believe their education is a valuable investment
4.7 / 5.0
Source: 2024–2026 Student Experience Inventory Survey Aggregate Rating.
The financial cost of a university education is a good investment
4.7 / 5.0
Source: 2024–2026 Student Experience Inventory Survey Aggregate Rating.

Seven ways to take part

Alumni Participation

Strengthen the mission through prayer, referrals, financial investment, gifts in kind, teaching, administration, or a planned bequest.

45%Our annual TRACS ALUMNI report shows ongoing growth of our Alumni participation with Calvary Chapel University at nearly 50% (45%)! This participation level includes folks referring students, family, faculty and staff to Calvary Chapel University. It includes alums teaching or on our admin team. It includes folks giving financially both monthly and in lump sums. It also includes alums blessing Calvary Chapel University with free and/or discounted services like, radio ads, co-branding, accounting, legal, HR, Marcom and other services.

85%+The alumni participation grows to over 85% when we consider the number of alums who open our monthly BEACON E-newsletter and join us in praying for Calvary Chapel University.

Here are some ways to join the work at Calvary Chapel University!