Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fayette, MO
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,143
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 98.96%
Male/Female: 31% / 69% (2017)
First generation college students: 43.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 29.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.0% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 55.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 22.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 12.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 7.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 63.4%
Black: 11.3%
Hispanic: 9.4%
Asian: 1.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 5.7%
Non-resident alien: 7.2%
Unknown race: 1.2%
Black: 11.3%
Hispanic: 9.4%
Asian: 1.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 5.7%
Non-resident alien: 7.2%
Unknown race: 1.2%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $41,884
In-State tuition: $26,470Out-of-State tuition: $26,470
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,650 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $6,862 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,792 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $6,862 (2022)
Average Family Income: $64,274 (2017)
Median Family Income: $38,484 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 40.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 67.2%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $17,619 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $187 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $22,411 |
| $30k-48k | $24,100 |
| $48k-75k | $26,294 |
| $75k-110k | $26,109 |
| $110k+ | $27,416 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 38%6-year graduation rate: 47%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $17,619 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $13,567 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $13,699 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 63.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 65.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 78.0% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 47.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 51.5% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $42,248 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $43,318 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 13 | $25,230 | $170 | $33,017 ($2,751) | $36,984 ($3,082) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 24 | $26,000 | $192 | $33,897 ($2,825) | $38,392 ($3,199) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 40 | $27,000 | $169 | $65,755 ($5,480) | $69,048 ($5,754) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 15 | $22,732 | $192 | $38,463 ($3,205) | $46,508 ($3,876) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 2 | $30,051 | $213 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 14 | $20,431 | $159 | $30,513 ($2,543) | $31,597 ($2,633) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 12 | $30,918 ($2,577) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, Other. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 3 | $23,246 | $207 | $28,308 ($2,359) | $36,963 ($3,080) |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 17 | $23,250 | $246 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 15 | $27,000 | $237 | $27,864 ($2,322) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 7 | $25,418 | $178 | $43,773 ($3,648) | $41,869 ($3,489) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 8 | $25,000 | $164 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $57,429Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $39,114,486 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $50,162,628 (2022)