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Central Methodist University Reviews

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  • 2 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Justin from Locust Grove, VA

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Tips for prospective students

    visit the campus to see if you will like it
    Great for these types of students

    prefer a small campus

  • Kaylee from Wentzville, MO

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Central Methodist University is a 9 out of 10 school in my opinion. I love how small it is, how close you are to your professors and how clean things are becoming. Organization could be a little better, but I love it all in all.
    Tips for prospective students

    Prospective students should know the teacher to student ratio is awesome, your professors know you for you and not you for a number. Also Central is a small school, everyone knows everything, if you do not like living in middle of no where I don't suggest this school for you. Lastly, I want you to know that this is a sports school, most everyone participates in one sport or another, it's what we are known by.
    Academic Rigor

    At Central the teachers push you to be the best your ability. You will not be given a grade at Central unless you deserve every percent of it. You are put in different grading scales depending on your majors as well, I know for teaching majors we are on a 92-100 is an A instead of a 90-100 like most other classes.
    Dorm Life

    For my freshmen year in college dorm life was alright in my opinion. However, I must say the improvements they're doing for the fall is going to make my rate go higher in the end. They are looking after the studnets wants and don't think they aren't.
    Food and Dining

    I give food and dining an average rating only because it becomes repetitive after a while. In the fall we seemed to have better food selection than in the spring of this year. I realize we only have one cafeteria at Central but we only it one place twice a day every day and don't want repetitive foods for a year.
    What to do for fun

    CMU offers many free things to do for fun which surprised me and my family. Central buys tickets or event packages for us to attend for free such as Royals games, Fear Feast Tickets, taking us to the KC zoo and etc. Every Sunday you can expect to see a movie in Stedman at 7 p.m. for free, which can be fun.
    Bang for the buck

    Central offers a lot for the price you pay to go there in the end, however, I think the housing could go up in order to get all five stars from my rating it. All in all I do agree Central gives you the bang for the buck.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    My grandparents attend Central Methodist in the 60's and said that there is a rock on campus in between the church and T-berry that is known as the kissing rock. It is also known as a hang out spot, as I attend my freshmen year at CMU I did see several kissers' there but not a hang out spot.
    Great for these types of students

    Central Methodist University is a great school for learning disabled students. I only say this because I am and I love the amount of help they offer here and what they want to see out of these students, it gives me a lot of comfort being there. I also think it's a good school for people who enjoy knowing their teachers and being able to ask questions.
    Clubs and Activities

    Central is known for their sports and clubs. Here at central we have many things to choose from every sport, girls and guys, to fraternities, sororities, foreign language clubs, book clubs, scuba club and much, much more. Every person is bound to find something they enjoy at Central Methodist University.
    Greek Life

    As being a private school we do not have many sororities to choose from, there are actually only four. We have fraternities as well one which is a National organization, TKE. There are many to choose from coming from a small school.
    Campus Safety

    I feel CMU is very safe! The guards are always walking around and if you ever need anything they are there for you. They are friendly and nice and want the best for their students, I feel super safe walking the CMU campus no matter what time of day.

  • Samantha from Salisbury, MO

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    I think Central Methodist is a great college. The professors can give students more individual attention because the classes are smaller and it is easy to get to know lots of people at your school. Central Methodist is also easy to find your way around since it is a small campus.
    Tips for prospective students

    Get involved in some extracurricular! You will get to know people and have a great time once you get out and start talking!
    Academic Rigor

    Many people excel in school and since it is small, most people try hard to keep their grades up and it is also expected of students.
    Dorm Life

    Central Methodist strives to keep the school current and the dorms are pretty good for as old as some of them are. The school is redoing some of the dorms this summer.
    Food and Dining

    Dining is kind of a rip-off. I didn't want to have a meal plan, but on campus students are required to have one. I think they charge too much for what they serve and I would be better off taking care of food on my own.
    What to do for fun

    Most people go to Columbia for fun since Fayette is so small. Columbia is only 30 minutes away and there is a lot to do if you are not involved in things on campus.

  • Alexia from Fayette, MO

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    central methodist university is a very small and personable university. it is filled with staff that are there to help you whenever you need it. i feel at home when i am here.
    Tips for prospective students

    do your work and get good grades, but don't let your school work run your life. don't forget to have fun. college is about balance.
    Academic Rigor

    i personally took a lot of ap classes in high school, so my workload actually went down when i got to college.
    Dorm Life

    there are several options to fit your needs. some dorms are quieter than others and leave you alone while other dorms are more lively. it really depends on your personal preference.
    Food and Dining

    the food is not always spectacular. on the weekends when there really isn't anyone there, the choices are lacking. the workers are very kind and personable though. they very quickly learn your name and your eating habits. one time they even had my food ready for me before i ordered it.
    What to do for fun

    we may be a small university, but we are located 30 miles from columbia, mo. having such a big city so close makes it very easy to find things to do for fun!
    Bang for the buck

    for a private school, tuition is relatively low. despite being an historical campus that is more than 150 years old, the buildings are really nice. it is the perfect off-set of old and new. the campus has so much character.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    central is one of the most traditional places i know. with the school being 150 years old, it has its fair share of traditions and stories. probably the most prominent being its ghost stories. there is a ghost story for nearly every building on campus.
    Great for these types of students

    students who like a smaller community feel will prefer a smaller school like central. being in the countryside, it is very quiet, but also having columbia so close means there are still things to do if you want to get out of the small town feel. it is the best of both worlds.
    Greek Life

    there are many different social and professional as well as national sororities and fraternities to choose from.
    Campus Safety

    i have never once felt unsafe on campus.

  • Bailey from Marble Hill, MO

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    I talked to a chemistry professor and the classes allow one on one time with the teacher and tutors so if you need help, you can get it.
    Will enjoy being here

    If you like a small environment, you would like attending this campus.
    Tips for prospective students

    Definitely visit the campus and talk to people at the school before you make a decision.
    Great for these types of students

    Great for people who like a small town environment and enjoy that atmoshpere.