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Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fayette, MO · Private nonprofit · Distant rural · Website
- Admission rate
- 57%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $21,697
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Median earnings
- $53,620
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a private nonprofit college in Fayette, MO with 1,040 undergraduates. It admits 57% of applicants, and admitted students average 1048 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $21,697 per year ($20,639 for families earning under $30,000). 49% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $53,620 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 57%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,149
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,010
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 24%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing440–490
200800
SAT Math520–555
200800
ACT Composite17–23
136
What Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $46,657
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $29,460
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$20,639
- $30–48k$21,402
- $48–75k$22,579
- $75–110k$21,381
- $110k+$27,662
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Freshman retention
- 62%
- Median earnings
- $53,620
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,040
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 44%
- White61%
- Hispanic8%
- Black14%
- Asian1%
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences FAQ
What is Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences's acceptance rate?+
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences admits 57% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 440–490 on SAT Reading and Writing and 520–555 on SAT Math; the average total is 1048.
What ACT score do you need for Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 17–23.
Is Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences?+
In Fall 2023, 1,149 students applied to Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and 1,010 were admitted; 237 enrolled.
Does Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences consider legacy status?+
No. Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences require an essay?+
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $46,657 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,697.
What is Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences's graduation rate?+
49% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 176947 · How we use this data
Data notes for Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Admission rate: The admission rate moved more than 25 percentage points from the prior year’s IPEDS counts; check with the college.
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