21%

Acceptance Rate

$2,465

Avg.Financial Aid

002453

FAFSA Code

Central Methodist University (CMU)

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, Not-For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    United Methodist

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    HLC

  • Website

    www.centralmethodist.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    3,863

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    No

Central Methodist University (CMU) which was formerly known as Central Methodist College is a private not-for-profit institution that was founded on 13 April 1853 by Nathan Scarritt and David Rice McAnally.

The University was chartered on March 15, 1855, and the first classes were held on September 18, 1857, with one building on one acre of ground, 144 students, and 3 faculty members. Central College was to be the only Methodist Episcopal Church South supported college in the state of Missouri.

The university is located in Fayette, Missouri, United States, and holds a campus of 94 acres. The university focuses on providing quality education to its students. A student can get the best learning experience here.

The university also supports Athletics and Various other sports like football and baseball which means the overall development of the student. The University has its own team called Eagles. Teams compete in football, basketball (men's and women's), baseball, cross country, golf (men's and women's), soccer (men's and women's), softball, spirit squad (cheerleading & dance), track and field, and volleyball.

Whether the student is an on-campus student, taking classes off-campus, or studying online, the education programs are done the right way.

Currently, there are 3,863 students enrolled in various programs offered by the university. The university holds expert faculties to support students. The student-faculty ratio is 17:1 which means on every 17 students there is 1 faculty present.

The university offers more than 40 programs across various majors. They offer Undergraduate, Graduate degree programs which include various programs such as Accounting, Biology, Computer science, Criminal justice, Physics, Nursing, Master of Education, Master of Music Education, Master of Science in Mathematics, Business/Commerce, Health/Medical and many more.

CMU is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and programs are accredited by Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

411 Central Methodist Square

Rankings

The CMU is a very old and renowned university in its region, being so old the university is doing great in the education sector and also holds various rankings awarded by the US News and Forbes. The Rankings holding by the CMU are given below-

  • 78 in Regional Universities Midwest.

  • 15 in Top Performers on Social Mobility.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    FALSE

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    21%

  • SAT Range

    N/A

  • SAT/ACT

    Recommended

  • ACT Range

    N/A

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    FALSE$

  • Accept Common App

    None

Central Methodist University is very selective and are very strict in choosing their students. The institution certain follows rules to take students in. A candidate should also make sure they fulfill the following conditions.

  • Complete Online Application with all the necessary details and information.

  • Submission of all the official Transcripts.

  • Two letters of recommendation should be submitted.

  • Additional Information should be submitted.

The applicants applying for the Central Methodist University must have the SAT range of 950-1130 and ACT range between 20-24, applicants having these scores range will have more chances of getting selected.

For any further details, you can visit the Admission page of The College Monk.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $15,975

  • Average Annual Cost

    $5,400

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    N/A

  • Other Fees

    $360

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    N/A

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    N/A

Total One Year Cost

N/A

The cost of studying at Central Methodist University is not that high. Paying for college is not that hard or devastating. The fee is affordable and differs depending on the program the student is opting for.

The average annual cost to attend CMU is $5,400 while the net price comes to $15,975.

In addition to this, the cost for books and supplies and other fees is $1,000 and $360 respectively. The other costs include room and board $7,940, budget for other expenses is $5,480.

The Total One Year Cost is approximately $38,840.

Students can visit the official website or The College Monk for further details about paying for tuition and expenses at CMU.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

17:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

33%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

27%

Male Professors

73%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    303 Graduates

  • Business/Commerce, General

    81 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    73 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    57 Graduates

  • Human Development, Family Studies,...

    49 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    41 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    20 Graduates

  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

    11 Graduates

  • Human Development, Family Studies,...

    49 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    41 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    20 Graduates

  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

    11 Graduates

  • Special Education and Teaching

    10 Graduates

  • Computer Science

    9 Graduates

  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

    6 Graduates

  • Sociology

    5 Graduates

  • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Ps...

    4 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    4 Graduates

  • Education, Other

    2 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    1 Graduates

  • Public Administration

    1 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

3,558

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

21%

Full-time / Part-time

30% / 70%

Students Gender

Male

33%

US National: 44%

Female

67%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

88%

Unknown

2%

Black

4%

Hispanic

3%

Two or more races

2%

Non Resident alien

0%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

25%

Out Of State

75%

In State

0%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$49,479 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The institution does not provide on-campus housing facilities for students.

On Campus Housing Available

No

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

N/A

Campus Food

The institution does not provide any meal plan options.

Meal Plan Available

No

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

N/A

School Colors

N/A

Varsity Athletics Association

N/A

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

N/A

Sports Club

N/A

Campus Security

On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $3,890 per year. The students at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $4,050 per year. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At CMUCGES, campus safety and security features include campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 32% male and 68% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$30,900/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$35,400/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$14,010 - $26,875

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$145 - $279

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

67%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,465

Students Receiving Federal Grants

67%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,465

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$2,960

$48K - $75K

$1,970

The financial aids are provided by the university and several other institutions in various forms such as scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. The financial assistance is provided to the students who are in dire need of money to pay for education. 

The students interested in financial aid must file the FAFSA form.

The Central Methodist University federal school code is 002453.

There are lots of scholarship opportunities available for the students, such as Incoming Freshman Students Scholarships, Transfer Students Scholarships, Eagle Select Scholarships Competition, and many more.

The financial aid that an applicant receives would be in the following form:

Gift Aid - $2,465

Federal Grants - $2,465

CMU Financial Aid Office

411 Central Methodist Square
Holt Hall, First Floor
Fayette, Missouri 65248

Phone -  660-248-6245

Fax - 660-248-6288
Email - finaid@centralmethodist.edu 

 

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