Cleveland at a Glance
Stats & facts about Cleveland University-Kansas City
Want to know how many students attend Cleveland, the average GPA, or how many alumni are currently practicing in the health care field? Check out the facts below to learn quick interesting stats about CUKC.
CUKC Population Stats*
Total students: 549
Professional/Graduate: 482
Undergraduate students: 67
Mean age: 26
Male: 53%
Female: 47%
Students are from 31 states and two foreign countries
Alumni: approximately 8,000 throughout the U.S. and many foreign countries
The Health Center provided 21,062 services to public clients last year.
*Totals reflect data from Fall 2018.
Fact about our history
Founded in 1922 as Central College of Chiropractic
1924 – Renamed Cleveland Chiropractic College
1995 – Established Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology and Pre-Professional Health Science Program
2002 – Added Associate of Arts degree in Biological Sciences
2008 – Moved to new, renovated 34-acre campus in Overland Park, suburb of Kansas City
2010 – Added Master's in Health Promotion degree
2013 – Reaffirmation of Programmatic Accreditation by Council on Chiropractic Education
2015 – Reaffirmation of Institutional Accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission
2015 – Cleveland transitioned to University status and became Cleveland University-Kansas City
2017 – Added Associate of Applied Science degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant and Associate of Applied Science degree in Radiologic Technology
Academic Excellence
Average entering GPA: 3.8
Student to Instructor ratio: 10:1
Average graduation rate (Doctor of Chiropractic Program): 80.2%
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE)
Doctor of Chiropractic Degree Completion Rate
CUKC Student Performance Data
In keeping with the Council on Chiropractic Education Accreditation Standards, and the Higher Learning Commission requirements for public disclosure of student performance, CUKC makes public information pertaining to student enrollment, graduation, and retention. All performance data is updated and posted annually by Aug. 1.
Find a downloadable PDF here that contains information for associate, baccalaureate, graduate and professional program enrollment, retention and graduation over a three-year period (2013-17).
The accelerated baccalaureate Human Biology degree program at Cleveland University-Kansas City prepares students who are pursuing medical and chiropractic careers. Students may concurrently enroll in the baccalaureate and Doctor of Chiropractic degree programs.
Cleveland University-Kansas City
Retention Rate by Program Level (Fall to Spring)
Undergraduate TermFall 2015 Fall 2016 Fall 2017 | Headcount 43 52 39 | Retention % 81.40% 90.38% 79.48% | |
Master's Term Fall 2015 Doctor of Chiropractic Term |
| Retention % Retention % |
Cleveland University-Kansas City
Completion Rate by Program Level (150% of Standard Completion Time)
Undergraduate Fall 2015 Fall 2016 Fall 2017 | Cohort Headcount 1 5 2 | Completion % 0% 20% 100% | |
Master's Term Fall 2015 Doctor of Chiropractic Term |
5 | Completion % 20% Completion % 77.60% |
*Due to the accelerated nature of the undergraduate Biological Sciences and Human Biology degree programs, very few first-time students are admitted.