Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies
Fayette, MO · Private four-year · Rural: Distant
3,247undergraduates
88%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$14,774average net price per year
0%graduate in 6 years
50%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 280
- Admitted
- 244
- Admit rate
- 88%
- Admit rate, women
- 29%
- Admit rate, men
- 93%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 89%
- First-year students
- 218
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 0%
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Considered, not required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Essay or personal statement | Not considered |
| Class rank | Considered, not required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered, not required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
27 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Education (7)
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching Bachelor's (26 awarded)
- Education, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Education, Other Bachelor's (20 awarded)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (97 awarded)
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Bachelor's (23 awarded)
- Social Science Teacher Education Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Special Education and Teaching, General Bachelor's (11 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (5)
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Occupational Therapist Assistant Bachelor's (9 awarded)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other Bachelor's (84 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (11 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (3)
- Accounting Bachelor's (20 awarded)
- Business/Commerce, General Associate (18 awarded), Bachelor's (57 awarded)
- Management Science Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Psychology (2)
- Applied Behavior Analysis Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Psychology, General Associate (1 awarded), Bachelor's (19 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (2)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Computer Science Bachelor's (16 awarded)
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences (1)
- Child Care and Support Services Management Bachelor's (18 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (1)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Associate (3 awarded), Bachelor's (12 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (1)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Bachelor's (10 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Associate (1 awarded), Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (1)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Social sciences (1)
- Sociology, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (8)
- Education, General Master's
- Music Teacher Education Master's
- Athletic Training/Trainer Master's
- Clinical Nurse Leader Master's
- Nursing Education Master's
- Counseling Psychology Master's
- Mathematics, General Master's
- Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $6,960
- Books and supplies
- $1,600
- Total cost living at home
- $14,170
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $15,013 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $14,057 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 80%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 80%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $5,421
- Got a grant from the college
- 0%
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 27%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 60%
- Average amount borrowed
- $4,897
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 0%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 0%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 0%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 0%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 0%
- Transferred to another college
- 67%
- Came back for year two
- 50%
| Pell grant students | 0% |
|---|---|
| Neither | 0% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 2 | - |
| Men | 1 | - |
| White | 2 | - |
| Two or more races | 1 | - |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 2 | 0% (small group) | 0% |
| Started here, part-time | 3 | 67% (small group) | 0% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 468 | 71% | 19% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 548 | 61% | 22% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 3,601
- Undergraduates
- 3,247
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,006
- Part-time undergraduates
- 2,241
- Graduate students
- 354
- Students per faculty member
- 17 to 1
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 41%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 54%
| Women | 61% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 83% |
| Two or more races | 2% |
| Race unknown | 3% |
| International | 0% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Rural: Distant
- Address
- 411 Central Methodist Square, Fayette, MO, 65248-1198
- County
- Howard County
- Part of
- Central Methodist University
- Type
- Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
- Highest degree
- Master's degree
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- United Methodist
- Offers
- Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.