Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Fayette, Missouri

Private nonprofitBachelor's degreesFounded 1855Distant ruralSEVP certified

About

Central Methodist University (formerly known as Central Methodist College and Central College, as well as by its abbreviation CMU) is a private university in Fayette, Missouri. CMU is accredited to offer master's, bachelors, and associate degrees. While affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the university does not impose any religious requirements on its students.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$29,460
Estimated total for international students: US$46,657

Net price calculatorcentralmethodist.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 1,040
International undergraduates: 9%
Students per teacher: 12 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 57%
SAT: Reading and writing 440–490 · Maths 520–555
ACT: 17–23

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 49%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$53,620

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (60)

Bachelor's degrees43 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesBible/Biblical StudiesBiology, GeneralBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEducation, GeneralEducation, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementPhilosophy and Religious Studies, GeneralPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligious Music and WorshipRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master's degrees8 subjects

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementEducation, GeneralHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesMathematicsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Associate's degrees9 subjects

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsMathematicsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherPsychology, General

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.