Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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.
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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 15 |
Admitted Student Stats
77%
Submitting ACT
15%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1099
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
1,141
Total Number of Undergrads
1,141
Classroom Sizes
0
100
35%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
40%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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. | $26,470
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| 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. | $26,470
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$8,650
|
| Books and Supplies | $1000
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
21%
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.
43%
Average Aid Per Year
$17,819
43%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,763
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$14,203
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.
82%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,059
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
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
66
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
66%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Eagles
School Colors
green, black, and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Heart of America Athletic Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Saint Louis
Columbia
Kansas City
Springfield
Jonesboro
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$39,500
What Students Are Saying
3.74
Average Rating
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