Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
SendFayette, Missouri
Private nonprofit · Rural · 1,040 undergraduates · Bachelor's degree is the highest offered
Cost
- What families actually payAverage yearly cost of attendance after grants and scholarships are subtracted. Calculated only for full-time, first-time undergraduates who receive federal student aid; at a public college, only those paying in-state tuition.
- $21,6972024–25
- Tuition and fees, in-statePublished tuition and required fees for one year, for a student from this state. The federal file reports tuition and fees as one figure.
- $29,4602025–26
- Tuition and fees, out-of-statePublished tuition and required fees for one year, for a student from another state. The federal file reports tuition and fees as one figure.
- $29,4602025–26
- Room and board on campusThe school's published yearly cost of living and eating on campus, as one figure. Not reported by schools without campus housing.
- $9,7902025–26
- Cost of attendanceAverage yearly cost of attending: tuition and fees, books and supplies, and living expenses. Calculated for full-time, first-time undergraduates who receive federal student aid.
- $46,6572024–25
What families actually pay, by family income
- Family income up to $30,000$20,639
- $30,001 to $48,000$21,402
- $48,001 to $75,000$22,579
- $75,001 to $110,000$21,381
- Over $110,000$27,662
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, released November 2, 2026.
Getting in
- Admission rateThe share of applicants who were admitted.
- 57%Fall 2024
- Admission test scoresWhether the school requires, recommends or considers SAT or ACT scores for admission.
- Considered but not requiredFall 2024
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, released November 2, 2026.
Who finishes
- Graduation rateThe share of full-time, first-time students who finished a degree or certificate at this school within 150 percent of the normal time (six years for a bachelor's degree, three for an associate degree). Part-time and transfer students are not counted. Four-year measure.
- 49%Students who started in 2019
- Award within eight years, all studentsThe share of all entering students, including part-time and transfer students, who received a degree or certificate from this school within eight years. A different group of students from the graduation rate, from a different starting year.
- 56%Students who started in 2017
- Retention rateThe share of full-time, first-time students who were enrolled at this school again the following fall.
- 62%Students who started in 2023
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, released November 2, 2026.
What students study here
- Health Professions And Related Programs · bachelor’s offered23%
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services · bachelor’s offered14%
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences · bachelor’s offered12%
- Education · bachelor’s offered11%
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies · bachelor’s offered8%
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services · bachelor’s offered7%
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies · bachelor’s offered6%
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services · bachelor’s offered4%
- Psychology · bachelor’s offered3%
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs · bachelor’s offered3%
- English Language And Literature/Letters · bachelor’s offered3%
- Visual And Performing Arts · bachelor’s offered2%
Share of this college’s degrees and certificates in each field, 2024–25. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard.
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