Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Comparison

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Overview

CMU - CLAS
Location Fayette, MO
Setting Distant Town
Enrollment 1,080
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #781
Religious Affiliation United Methodist
Status Non-profit
Website centralmethodist.edu
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Costs

CMU - CLAS
Tuition (In State) $26,360
Tuition (Out of State) $26,360
Room & Board $8,910
Avg Net Price $24,828
Avg Grant Aid $18,044
% Receiving Grant Aid 100%

Admission

CMU - CLAS
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 1,166
Admitted 1,141
Acceptance Rate 97.9%
Enrolled % 25.8%
Avg High School GPA 3.5
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Extremely Easy
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 18/23
SAT Range 930/1090
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Aug 15, 2025

Academics

CMU - CLAS
Student to Faculty Ratio 13:1
Popular Majors
  • Health Professions (22%)
  • Business (16%)
  • Education (13%)
  • Biology (9%)
  • General Studies (8%)

Outcomes

CMU - CLAS
Graduation Rate 43%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $38,600
Making Student Loan Payments 63%
Median Student Loan Debt $16,875
Median Loan Payment $174

Diversity

CMU - CLAS
% Men 48%
% Women 52%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 78%
% Black 8%
% Hispanic 3%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 3%
% International 4%
% Unknown Race 4%

Students

CMU - CLAS
% In-State 59%
% Out-of-State 27%

Campus

CMU - CLAS
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/