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Central Methodist University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Missouri

Central Methodist University

  • Private
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
56.9%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹26,54,518Out-of-state
Students
1,040Undergraduates
Students per teacher
12Student to faculty

About

Central Methodist University (formerly known as Central Methodist College and Central College, as well as by its abbreviation CMU) is a private university in Fayette, Missouri. CMU is accredited to offer master's, bachelors, and associate degrees. While affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the university does not impose any religious requirements on its students.

Admissions planning estimate

56.9% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 21.9%–91.9%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 87.9%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 87.9% (1,010/1,149; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

57 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 1,539
Offered a place 875
Enrolled 308

35.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite960-1045
4001600
ACT composite17-23
136

What a year costs

₹36,36,107 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹26,54,518
  • Housing₹8,87,657
  • Books & supplies₹93,932
Sticker price ₹36,36,107
After aid (average) ₹21,38,456

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹26,54,518
Out-of-state ₹26,54,518

Average aid awarded: ₹12,01,108 a year.

Outcomes and support

61.8%
Retention
51.2%
Graduation
44%
Get financial aid
6%
From out of state

One teacher for every 12 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 60.8%
African American 14.5%
Hispanic 7.8%
Multiracial 5%
Unknown 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Native American 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

2 programmes

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Bible/Biblical Studiesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychologybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
Education, Otherbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Managementbachelor
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Generalbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religious Music and Worshipbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate56.87%
Total Applicants1539
Admitted Applicants875
Enrolled Applicants308
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %960
SAT Composite 75th %1045
ACT Composite 25th %17
ACT Composite 75th %23

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹26,54,518
Out-of-State Tuition₹26,54,518
Average Housing Cost₹8,87,657
Books & Supplies₹93,932
Average Net Price₹21,38,456
Students Receiving Aid44%
Average Aid Awarded₹12,01,108
Out-of-State Students6%

Student Body Diversity

African American14.52%
Asian0.67%
Hispanic7.79%
White60.77%
Multiracial5%
Native American0.58%
Pacific Islander0.1%
International9.33%
Unknown Race1.25%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate51.23%
Retention Rate61.84%
Student/Faculty Ratio12:1
Total Undergraduates1040

Contact

Street Address411 Central Methodist Square
ZIP Code65248
Phone(660) 248-6251
Websitehttps://www.centralmethodist.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/