Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	863
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	99%
Students retention rate	59%
On-time graduation rate	47%

Located in Fayette, Missouri, Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 99% indicates that Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is reported to be 47%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Missouri state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Missouri is 72%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

99%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,470

Cost of attendance at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$9,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,470

Cost of attendance at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$19,257
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences received on average $17,168 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$17,168

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	160	47%	$4,696	$751,364
Other Federal Grant	160	47%	$5,632	$901,136
State Grant/Scholarships	119	35%	$1,753	$208,600
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	343	100%	$13,933	$4,779,021
Total Grant & Scholarships	343	100%	$17,168	$5,888,757

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students is 47.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 54.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 40.9%.

47.1%

African American 18.8% 3 students
white 48.4% 104 students
unknown 66.7% 8 students
hispanic 55.6% 5 students
International Students 35.7% 5 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 6 students

Sport Conferences

Football Heart of America Athletic Conference
Baseball Heart of America Athletic Conference
Basketball Heart of America Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Heart of America Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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