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Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies campus

🇺🇸 USA · Missouri

Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies

  • Private
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
Reported admit rate
87.5%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹6,98,854Out-of-state
Students
2,092Undergraduates
Students per teacher
17Student 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

87.5% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 52.5%–99%. 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: 87.14%; different cohorts are not mixed.

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

All / All Rounds: 87.1% (244/280; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

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

From application to first day

Applied 280
Offered a place 244
Enrolled 218

89.3% 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.

ACT composite19-25
136

What a year costs

₹8,49,145 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹6,98,854
  • Books & supplies₹1,50,291

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹6,98,854
Out-of-state ₹6,98,854

Average aid awarded: ₹3,34,116 a year.

Outcomes and support

52.9%
Retention

One teacher for every 17 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

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

White 74.8%
African American 12.2%
Unknown 6.4%
Multiracial 2.6%
Hispanic 2.3%
Native American 1%
Asian 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

4 programmes

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychologybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Education, Otherbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Managementbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate87.53%
Total Applicants280
Admitted Applicants244
Enrolled Applicants218
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredNot required

Deadlines

Test Scores

ACT Composite 25th %19
ACT Composite 75th %25

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹6,98,854
Out-of-State Tuition₹6,98,854
Books & Supplies₹1,50,291
Average Net Price₹13,71,501
Average Aid Awarded₹3,34,116

Student Body Diversity

African American12.24%
Asian0.57%
Hispanic2.29%
White74.76%
Multiracial2.63%
Native American0.96%
Pacific Islander0.14%
International0.00
Unknown Race6.41%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate0.00
Retention Rate52.94%
Student/Faculty Ratio17:1
Total Undergraduates2092

Contact

Street Address411 Central Methodist Sq
ZIP Code65248
Phone(660) 248-3391
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/