Overview
Founded in 1871 as a teaching school, the University of Central Missouri is a 4-year public university with two campus locations. UCM confers bachelor’s degrees in over 150 academic programs. For students looking to spend part of their college tenure in another culture, UCM features study abroad programs in over 60 countries including New Zealand and France. Outside of the classroom, UCM fields 15 men’s and women’s athletic teams known as the Mules and Jennies.
Acceptance Rate:
71%
Average Net Price:
$13,677
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1120
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. | $9,735 |
| 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. | $18,060 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,206 |
| Books and Supplies | $1250 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
59%
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.
27%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,517
27%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,221
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,666
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
35%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2364
97%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,221
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.
$13,037,421
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$9,618,117
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.
49%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,295
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.
$15,975
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.
$210
Students receiving federal loans
48%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,104
Average Other Loans Per Year
$9,373
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- 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
4993
Students Applied
73%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
622
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Application Fee
$30
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
83%
Submitting ACT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1120
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
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
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
11,637
Total Number of Undergrads
7,345
0
100
31%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
51%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
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
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
99
Faculty Overview
0
100
71%
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
46
Countries Represented
42
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
33%
Student Organizations
225
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
33%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
27%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
MO Mule
School Colors
cardinal and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc
Total Male Athletes
436
Total Female Athletes
231
Intramural Sports
22
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
University of Central Missouri Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
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
$42,600
Top 5 Cities
Kansas City
Saint Louis
Chicago
Tulsa
Omaha
Top 5 Employers
Black & Veatch
Burns & McDonnell
Edward Jones
Boeing
State of Missouri
Top 5 Sectors
Nursing
Education
Business
Finance
Aviation
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.
$15,975
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.
$210
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingUCM is a great family oriented school. All the faculty and staff work well with others and students. There are many great opportunities available here at UCM.
Jennifer from Warrensburg, MO
this is a great school to attend. there are small classroom sizes and teachers who really care. this is an awesome place to make friends for life.
katie from Saint Louis, MO
In the classes that would help me in my major I learn a lot, but the classes that have nothing to do with the major don't really help that much. In most of my classes I have TONS of notes of stuff that I've learned and in those classes I learn a lot.
Morgan from Saint Joseph, MO
UCM is the best of both worlds. You get the small town feel and the feeling of a big campus all at once. The people are friendly, the classes and teachers are personal, and everyone is always more than willing to help.
Jenny from Olathe, KS
it is a great place to live and to study. i have met lifelong friends here after only one semester. i could not imagine a better school for me.
Ryan from Shawnee, KS
Good teachers and small class sizes
Robert from Independence, MO
Several times I have scheduled college visits here. Everytime I found out exactly what I needed to learn for my upcoming year.
Elizabeth from MO
I have learned a lot of new things during my freshman year. Most of the professors are very good at teaching and are willing to help you if you have questions.
A student from Archie, MO
Took a campus visit a while back and it is just breathtaking. Very suitable if you dont want a very crouded campus and a bunch of people to deal with!
Austin from Blue Springs, MO
At the University of Central Missouri has a friendly atmosphere. Everyone as soon as you step foot on the the campus you are already great with a friendly hello and people eager to assist you with anything you need. Here you are apart of a community that excepts you for who are and can challenge you the pursue your career.
Esaias from Warrensburg, MO
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