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Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

Fayette, MO · Rural · 2,092 students
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$14,601
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
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Graduation rate
50% typical
$48,991
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$48,772 typical
88%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Central Methodist University’s College of Graduate and Extended Studies (CGES) is recognized for providing accessible, career-oriented education designed specifically for working adults, transfer students, and non-traditional learners. The college is particularly well-regarded for its high-demand programs in nursing, education, business administration, and criminal justice, offering both accelerated bachelor's completion tracks and flexible master’s degrees. Tailored to accommodate busy professional and personal schedules, the student experience emphasizes flexibility and personalized faculty support through asynchronous online formats and dedicated academic advising. A defining feature of CMU-CGES is its extensive statewide network of community college partnerships, which allows students across Missouri to seamlessly transfer credits and earn their degrees locally at regional sites or entirely online.

Location
Fayette, MO, 65248-1198 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
MCI · Kansas City
109 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$7,440
Books & supplies$1,600
Cost of attendance$22,310
Average net price$14,601
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$7,440
Books & supplies$1,600
Cost of attendance$22,310
Average net price$14,601
Net price by family income · 2023-24
Outcomes
Completion
Within 4 yrs
0%
Back for yr 2
53%
Transferred
33%
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$43,860
10 yrs after entry$48,991
Debt
Median at graduation$17,619
Monthly payment$187
Middle 50% owe$5.8k–$21.5k
90th percentile$28,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (small programs): $48,772 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
88%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1120

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Student Body
Gender
Men 48%Women 52%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
28 : 1
Pell grant
32%
First-gen
44%
Family income
$38,484
Independent
57%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
27.0
Part-time
51%
Race & ethnicity
White
75%
Hispanic
2%
Black
12%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
6%
Varsity sports

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Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$43,860
After 10 yrs
$48,991
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods131
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing112
Business/Commerce, General35
Psychology, General27
Education, Other24
Accounting and Related Services22
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other17
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services16
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other13
Special Education and Teaching10
English Language and Literature, General10
Health and Medical Administrative Services10
Computer Science9
Criminal Justice and Corrections8
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas6
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology6
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$17M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$6,109/mo
Teaching spend
$2,251
per student
Federal loans
21%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time

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