University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO, USA

Reviews

University of Central Missouri

Jennifer from Warrensburg, MO

a current student here
6 people found this review useful
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In three sentences
UCM 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.
Tips for prospective students
1. Fill out your fafsa early
2. Register for classes early.
3. Be on time and prepared for each class every semester.
Academic Rigor
UCM works very closely with the students making sure that we keep our grades and GPA up. There are many academic tutoring programs free to students in every subject available.
Dorm Life
Dorm life allows you to meet new friends and to be more involved on campus.
Food and Dining
Food and dining is the best at UCM!. All of the chefs put love into their cooking to provide the best dining experience ever.
What to do for fun
I like to attend football, basketball, and volleyball games. I also use to recreation center to exercise.
Bang for the buck
Its a very affordable school with many great job and school opportunities available to you.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
I have two children. So there are two day cares on campus available for students with children trying to continue their education.
Great for these types of students
UCM is great for every school for all students including traditional, non-traditional, and international.
Clubs and Activities
There are so many clubs and activities that are offered year round. You have Greek organizations and more other groups that will fit your personality.
Greek Life
Greek life is very big on campus. There are many sorority and fraternity complexes around campus. They also host many events throughout the year.
Campus Safety
The campus is very safe. Campus Police are always available when you need them. There are many emergency stations available around campus also.

katie from Saint Louis, MO

a current student here
5 people found this review useful
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In three sentences
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.
Tips for prospective students
always be on time for class and turn in assignments when they are due. also get involved in campus activities.
Academic Rigor
this is a challenging school but the teachers are here to make sure you get through it.
Dorm Life
the dorms here are fairly large and you get a bathroom in your room so you don't have to walk down the hall.
Food and Dining
the food here is great and with multiple dining halls you will never go hungry.
What to do for fun
there is a local movie theater that everyone loves to go to because it is so affordable. also the campus puts on a lot of events year round to keep us entertained.

Morgan from Saint Joseph, MO

a current student here
5 people found this review useful
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Am learning a lot
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.
Am enjoying being here
I love being on this campus. It's a quick and easy walk from place to place and nothing is really that far from where ever you are. The sporting events are a blast! And the teams are really good. I also love the Greek system. I have had many good experiences here so far.
Bang for the buck
This past summer about 3 different residence halls got ALL new furniture, including: xl beds and mattresses, desks, and chairs. The lofts that you can rent are really nice and easy to set up. The school plans on re-furnishing the rest of the residence halls in the next few years since the cost is high to re-furnish. The largest residence hall, the one I currently reside in, also just received a new alarm system that can detect almost anything to alert the residences. And the dining hall food isn't too shabby also. And the new fitness center is huge and has a lot more available than the current Multipurpose Building and it's soon to open.
Tips for prospective students
Take time to walk about the campus and just take it all in. It's nice to just walk around the campus on a nice day.

Jenny from Olathe, KS

a current student here
4 people found this review useful
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In three sentences
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.
Tips for prospective students
Definitely get to know your teachers on a more personal level. They will be more willing and flexible about any difficulties you have with assignments. All of your extra effort never goes unnoticed. You will find the most generous and down to earth faculty right here in Warrensburg.
Academic Rigor
UCM provides an academic setting that challenges you in ways that will help you succeed in the outside world. While of course there are the basic general education classes that everyone has to sit through, the classes more specific to your major/minor are the real reason to come to this school. Because the class sizes are smaller, the teachers get to know their students and know just how to challenge you in ways that help you grow rather than sitting mindlessly through dull classes.
Dorm Life
Dorm life can definitely make or break your college experience. My personal dorm experience has been within a ship with people with similar majors to my own. The dorms have nice furniture, clean bathrooms, and a safe and clean environment for academic studies. Choosing a ship was the best choice for me because everyone shares similar interests, but dorms with a mixture of majors brings together a crazy mix of people for you to hang with.
Food and Dining
Just like in any other campus, there are good food options and bad food options. There's always a salad bar and a sandwich station and of course you have to have your pizza. The Student Union offers you a selection of fast food options as well. It's easy to eat healthily, but of course it's easy not to as well. I definitely enjoy late night which offers anything from waffles to funnel cake fries, my personal favorite. There's never a day that I've gone hungry.
What to do for fun
UCM is in a small town, so there's the basic activities that any town can provide. For those who are over 21, there's always Pine Street with all the bars, but for those under 21 there's a movie theater, and of course the many late-night Walmart trips. On campus there's a bowling alley open daily, lots of activities put on by student organizations, and there's always awesome movies playing in the Student Union for free with the comfiest recliners you've experienced in your life. My friends and I would usually grab people on our floor to watch a movie and have our own little theme nights to keep ourselves entertained for free. There's always something to do!

Ryan from Shawnee, KS

a current student here
4 people found this review useful
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In three sentences
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.
Tips for prospective students
i recommend to work hard in high school and prepare for college. the teachers here will challenge you, but also help you along with your studies, and possibly after your graduation.
Academic Rigor
it has challenged me, yet i feel like, if you work hard, you can do really well here.
Dorm Life
great place to live. the dorms are nice and newly refurbished. campus housing here is very convenient and it takes less than 10 minutes to walk anywhere on campus.
Food and Dining
the food is great compared to campus dining at other schools. at every meal you get at least four or five options, and they have great classic food such as pizza and burgers.
What to do for fun
there are a lot of options of how to spend on'es free time. you could go to the gym with friends, go bowling in the union, or go to a coffee shop to study or hang out.
Bang for the buck
classes, food, and on-campus living is very affordable and offer a great deal. there probably isn't a better deal in the state.
Clubs and Activities
there are many opportunities to join intramural teams, bands, extracurricular groups, and the like. the only reason one isn't in a group is because they don't want to be.
Campus Safety
the entire campus feels like a community. the feeling of safety and peace dominates. there is also the safe team patrols that roam the campus, just in case something happens or a student does not want to walk back to their in the dorm at night.

Robert from Independence, MO

accepted here and planning to attend soon
4 people found this review useful
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Will learn a lot
Good teachers and small class sizes
Will enjoy being here
Haven't been there long but they have lots of clubs and all the people are friendly and its just a wonderful environment
Bang for the buck
One of the cheapest schools in missouri and the country for that matter yet they have great job placement
Tips for prospective students
transfer and transition services are extremely help full at UCM and will tell you exactly what classes you should take at the junior college if you attend one before you transfer so you don't waste money the sooner you contact them the better off you will be
Great for these types of students
everyone

Elizabeth from MO

accepted here and planning to attend soon
3 people found this review useful
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Will learn a lot
Several times I have scheduled college visits here. Everytime I found out exactly what I needed to learn for my upcoming year.
Will enjoy being here
The entire campus is beautiful and there are friendly faces willing to help everywhere you look.
Bang for the buck
College is expensive. There's nothing new about that. UCM balances a good college with small classes and lower prices than plenty of Missouri Universities.
Tips for prospective students
UCM has a college costs calculator. FIND SCHOLARSHIPS SOON AND APPLY TO ALL. If you need help, call or email them; they are quick to respond and will help you until you are satisfied.
Great for these types of students
Anyone from small hometowns or trying to get away from home without going to far. As well as anyone who can get passionate about their school.

A student from Archie, MO

a current student here
3 people found this review useful
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Am learning a lot
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.
Am enjoying being here
There are many activities and organizations on campus that you can become involved with. I strongly recommend becoming involved on campus because it is very fun and exciting.
Bang for the buck
I believe it is worth to pursue a degree here because the professors are great and it is a very supportive campus.
Tips for prospective students
I would strongly suggest any high school students attending any college to develop good study skills. I would also recommend becoming involved any way you can.
Great for these types of students
I think this would be a great college for students from rural communities and just about any type of student.

Austin from Blue Springs, MO

researching this school
2 people found this review useful
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In three sentences
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!
Tips for prospective students
Keep at least a 2.5 and half a solid 20+ ACT and you'll do just fine.
Academic Rigor
Again, solid GPA and ACT and you will do just fine.
Dorm Life
From what I've seen and heard, the dorms are the best in the area. All for good reason though!
Food and Dining
Plenty of places to eat on campus and 3 different meal choices in the tuition.
What to do for fun
They have a commons that is the greatest cause it has a lot of food shops and a piano for those musically inclined to play it well.

Esaias from Warrensburg, MO

a current student here
2 people found this review useful
CategoriesComments
In three sentences
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.
Tips for prospective students
If you are seeking to attend the University of Central Missouri you will need to be an out going person full of networking skills if not the atmosphere of the school will help change that.
Academic Rigor
The academics for the school are very challenging and can be mind numbing. When troubled you can find help from helpful teachers and a great student success center that can help you excel in your studies.
Dorm Life
Dorm life must be one of the great experiences that a college student should have will perusing college. The University of Central Missouri goes above and beyond to make sure that every dorm, floor, and level has a community of people that helpful and considerate of the fellow room or sweet mate.
Food and Dining
The food here is amazing! Not only that with the option to choose to have a full access to the cafe or yous student point to get food that is on or off campus.
What to do for fun
Things to do for fun at the University of Central Missouri

On Campus Activities:
- Free Union Cinema
- Plays and Drams
- Ucm Athletic games
- and various activities sponsored
by student led organizations.

Off Campus Activities:
- Verity of different lakes
- Warrensburg Community Center with
indoor water park
- Carmike 10 movie theater