Want to know how many students attend Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC), the average GPA, or how many alumni are currently practicing in the healthcare field? Check out the facts below about CUKC.
CUKC Population Stats*
Total students: 633
Professional/Graduate: 538
Undergraduate students: 95
Mean age: 26
Male: 51%
Female: 48.7%
Other: .3%
Student Origin: Students are from 25 states and two other countries
Alumni: Approximately 11,600 throughout the U.S. and internationally
CUKC Health Center: 20,118 services to public clients last year
*Totals reflect data from Fall 2021.
1922 – Founded as Central College of Chiropractic
1924 – Renamed Cleveland Chiropractic College
1995 – Established Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Human Biology and Pre-Professional Health Science Program
2002 – Added Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Biological Sciences
2008 – Moved to a new, renovated 34-acre campus in Overland Park, a suburb of Kansas City
2010 – Added Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Health Education and Promotion degree (MSHEP)
2013 – Reaffirmation of Programmatic Accreditation by Council on Chiropractic Education
2015 – Reaffirmation of Institutional Accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission
2015 – Cleveland Chiropractic College transitioned to university status and became Cleveland University-Kansas City
2017 – Added Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant and Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Radiologic Technology
2019 – A.A.S. in Occupational Therapy Assistant degree program awarded full accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
2021 – Added the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Exercise Science
2022 – Added the Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Exercise Physiology
Average entering GPA: 3.27
Student-to-instructor ratio: 13:1
Average graduation rate (Doctor of Chiropractic Program): 85.3%
2016-2019 NBCE Licensing Success Rate By College
Rad Tech Degree Completion Rates
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.
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.
| Term | Headcount | Retention % |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2015 | 43 | 81.40% |
| Fall 2016 | 52 | 90.38% |
| Fall 2017 | 39 | 79.48% |
| Fall 2018 | 67 | 82.08% |
| Term | Headcount | Retention % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2015 | 2 | 100% | |
| Fall 2016 | 2 | 50% | |
| Fall 2017 | 2 | 60% | |
| Fall 2018 | 1 | 100% |
| Term | Headcount | Retention % |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2015 | 410 | 98.53% |
| Fall 2016 | 410 | 97.07% |
| Fall 2017 | 444 | 98.42% |
| Fall 2018 | 481 | 97.68% |
(First-time, Full-study ONLY)*
| Term | Cohort Headcount | Completion % |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| Fall 2016 | 5 | 20% |
| Fall 2017 | 2 | 100% |
| Fall 2018 | 1 | 100% |
| Term | Cohort Headcount | Completion % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2015 | 5 | 20% | |
| Fall 2016 | 0 | N/A | |
| Fall 2017 | 4 | 25% | |
| Fall 2018 | 3 | 33.33% |
| Term | Cohort Headcount | Completion % |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2015 | 58 | 77.60% |
| Fall 2016 | 59 | 81.40% |
| Fall 2017 | 62 | 85.48% |
| Fall 2018 | 41 | 87.80% |
*Due to the accelerated nature of the undergraduate Biological Sciences and Human Biology degree programs, very few first-time students are admitted.
