Overview
Central Methodist University is a private, liberal arts institution established in Fayette, Missouri. While CMU is affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the university values diversity and diplomacy making students of all faiths welcome. CMU’s campus, including its theater, gallery, observatory, and museum of history, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. All full-time undergraduate students at CMU are provided with an iPad through the school’s Digital U program, which the school encourages students to use for e-texts and presentations in class.
Acceptance Rate:
98%
Average Net Price:
$21,082
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1099
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $27,140 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $27,140 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $8,910 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
70%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
39%
Average Aid Per Year
$18,044
39%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,082
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$15,390
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
33%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2180
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,082
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$23,768,640
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$8,882,272
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
68%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,063
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,317
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$177
Students receiving federal loans
67%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,158
Average Other Loans Per Year
$8,656
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- United Methodist
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
1166
Students Applied
115
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 15 |
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
73%
Submitting ACT
10%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1099
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
1,080
Total Number of Undergrads
1,080
0
100
36%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
44%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
45
Faculty Overview
0
100
56%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
39
Countries Represented
37
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
44%
Student Organizations
66
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
66%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
69%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Eagles
School Colors
green, black, and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Heart of America Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
332
Total Female Athletes
241
Intramural Sports
5
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Football
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$39,500
Top 5 Cities
Saint Louis
Columbia
Kansas City
Springfield
Jonesboro
Top 5 Employers
Central Methodist University
Mercy
University of Missouri-Columbia
SSM Health
State of Missouri
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Healthcare Services
Operations
Business Development
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,317
Loan Default Rate
7%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$177
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