Student outcomes

Student Achievement

Josh Luecht

Calvary Chapel University exists fundamentally to MAKE DISCIPLES of Jesus Christ, WORLD-WIDE, everyday! This is the fundamental outcome we pray the Lord would bless our students with, shaping them into disciples who become helpers of others’ joy.

Most alumni graduate:

Annual alumni surveys

Early or on-time

Annual alumni surveys

Debt free

Annual alumni surveys

Sound doctrinally

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).

Student Retention

Annual student retention, 2019–2026
Academic yearRetention
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.

Graduation & Retention Data

This is referring only to first-time, full-time students, (often 17-21 year olds and first time ever attending Calvary Chapel University), which Calvary Chapel University does not really have as our student body are working young adults, ministry leaders and many adult learners, attending part-time, and those (all ages 17-77) who transfer credits.

Student Achievement Data · Fall 2026

Calvary Chapel University Retention Rates*

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RETENTION2025-20262024-20252023-20243-year Average
Associate***0%0%NA0%
Bachelor50%0%100%50%
Graduate100%100%100%100%

*Retention rates for associates, bachelors, and graduate programs are fall-to-fall based on first-time, full-time status.

***The AA program commenced January 2, 2024. “NA” = “Not Applicable” - New Program - No Data.

Calvary Chapel University Graduation Rates**

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GRADUATION2020 Cohort2019 Cohort2018 Cohort3-year Average
Associate***NANANANA
Bachelor0%0%0%0%
Graduate100%100%100%100%

**The completion and graduation rates for certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor degrees are measured at 150% of the expected time for completion (bachelor degree rate is 6 years from the first enrollment).

***The AA program commenced on January 2, 2024. “TBD” = To Be Determined. “NA” = “Not Applicable” - New Program - No Data.

NOTE: Calvary Chapel University enrollment primarily consists of non-traditional adult students. The majority of Calvary Chapel University students are bi-vocational adults with families and transfer credits. Calvary Chapel University rarely has “first-time, full-time” students, as indicated in the TRACS AOR categories, enrolled in our programs.

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.

Ministry impact

Calvary Chapel University

Calvary Chapel University Faculty and Staff are prayerfully and faithfully delivering SOUND DOCTRINE, and PRACTICAL AND USEFUL CURRICULUM and INSTRUCTION, LEADING TO IMMEDIATE PRACTICAL IMPACT IN YOUR MINISTRY!

Here is a partial list of Calvary Chapel Churches and Schools that have Calvary chapel University Graduates!

  • CC Ft. Lauderdale
  • CC Philadelphia
  • Horizon Christian Fellowship San Diego
  • CC Stone Mountain
  • CC Merritt Island
  • CC Palm City, Fla
  • CC Port St. Lucie
  • CC Golden Springs
  • CC Santa Barbara
  • CC Honolulu
  • Crossroads Community Church
  • CC Boise
  • Calvary Albuquerque
  • CC Tucson
  • CC Houston
  • CC Chattanooga
  • CC Finger Lakes
  • CC Costa Mesa
  • CC San Diego
  • CC Melbourne
  • Calvary Community Church
  • Harvest Christian Fellowship
  • CC Murietta
  • Reach Church Jacksonville, Fla
  • CC Old Bridge
  • New Horizon Christian Fellowship Klamath Falls, Ore

And…many, many Dozens more, thank you Jesus!

Here is a Calvary Chapel Magazine article highlighting Calvary Chapel University Alumnus David Guzik!

Read the Calvary Chapel Magazine article