University of Central Missouri (UCM)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	3,993
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	76%
Students retention rate	71%
On-time graduation rate	52%

Located in Warrensburg, Missouri, UCM is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 76% indicates that UCM is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Central Missouri 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.

The retention rate of students at UCM is 71% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Missouri is 72%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at UCM 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

75.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,071

Cost of attendance at University of Central Missouri in 2022 for students from Missouri.

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

Missouri's average	$9,083
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,819

Cost of attendance at University of Central Missouri in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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

Missouri's average	$19,257
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at University of Central Missouri received on average $7,322 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.

$7,322

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	372	35%	$4,714	$1,753,680
Other Federal Grant	1,020	96%	$3,315	$3,381,455
State Grant/Scholarships	413	39%	$1,889	$780,055
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	911	86%	$3,695	$3,365,992
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,028	97%	$7,322	$7,527,502

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Central Missouri 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 University of Central Missouri students is 52.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 57.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 46.2%.

52.5%

asian 75.0% 6 students
African American 33.8% 70 students
white 57.3% 702 students
unknown 63.6% 14 students
hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
hispanic 39.4% 26 students
International Students 43.8% 7 students
Mixed Race 38.2% 34 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Baseball Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Basketball Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Central Missouri provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Central Missouri 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

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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