CMU - CLAS Admission Requirements

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CMU - CLAS Admission Overview

CMU - CLAS admission requirements are competitive. Last year CMU - CLAS admitted 56.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (A-) and SAT 960-1045 / ACT 17-23. CMU - CLAS is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

CMU - CLAS is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

CMU - CLAS Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

56.9%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The CMU - CLAS acceptance rate is 56.9%. Last year, 877 of 1,542 applicants were admitted. That is the 7th lowest acceptance rate in Missouri.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into CMU - CLAS and can you get accepted?

CMU - CLAS is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 35% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

CMU - CLAS GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.5

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.5

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at CMU - CLAS typically have around a 3.5 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. CMU - CLAS is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #19 in Missouri for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	15.66%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	20.18%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	21.09%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	16.57%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	13.25%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	8.74%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	3.61%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.9%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

CMU - CLAS SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

960-1045

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 440
Math 520
Composite 960

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 490
Math 555
Composite 1045

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at CMU - CLAS typically score around a 1000 SAT (middle 50% 960–1045) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 40th percentile nationally. CMU - CLAS ranks #29 in the state of Missouri for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 960 to 1045

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

CMU - CLAS is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1000 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1045+	Above 75th	>72%
1000 to 1045	Avg +	56%-72%
960 to 1000	Avg -	41%-56%
Below 960	Below mid-50	<41%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

CMU - CLAS ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

17-23

Freshmen reporting ACT

41%

25th Percentile Scores

English 15
Math 16
Composite 17

75th Percentile Scores

English 22
Math 24
Composite 23

Average ACT

Incoming testers at CMU - CLAS typically have around a 20 ACT (mid-50 17–23) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 51st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. CMU - CLAS places #28 among colleges in Missouri for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 17 to 23

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to CMU - CLAS without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 20.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
23+	Above 75th	>72%
20 to 23	Avg +	57%-72%
17 to 20	Avg -	41%-57%
Below 17	Below mid-50	<41%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

73% of Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 41% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	0%
Top 25% of class	41%
Top 50% of class	73%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	602	937	1,542
Accepted	361	514	877
Acceptance Rate	60%	55%	57%
Enrolled	128	180	308
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	35%	35%	35%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 15, 2027

Days left to Apply

349

Applicants have 349 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 15, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

CMU - CLAS is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 56.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (960-1045); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025