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Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Fayette, MO · Rural · 1,040 students
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$22,766
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
52%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$48,991
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
57%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Central Methodist University’s flagship campus in Fayette is a private, faith-affiliated institution renowned for strong pre-professional programs in nursing, the health sciences, education, and the performing arts anchored by the historic Swinney Conservatory of Music. Setting itself apart through technological innovation, CMU is a recognized Apple Distinguished School that equips every full-time residential student with an iPad to foster an interactive, modern liberal arts education. Campus culture is tight-knit and active, with a vibrant student experience largely driven by competitive NAIA athletics, Greek organizations, and nationally recognized musical ensembles.

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
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$28,260
Housing & food (on campus)$9,450
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$41,400
Average net price$22,766
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$28,260
Housing & food (on campus)$9,450
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$41,400
Average net price$22,766
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$29,530
Fees$790
Housing$10,080
Books & supplies$1,000
Total of the above$41,400
Net price by family income · 2023-24
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
52%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
44%
Back for yr 2
62%
Transferred
33%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
52% graduated · 37% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 11% left or unknown
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 Baccalaureate — diverse fields: 43% graduate within 6 yrs, $45,606 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
57%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1048
R 440–490 · M 520–555
ACT midpoint
21
Comp 17–23 · E 15–22 · M 16–24
SAT middle 50%: 960–1045
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Student Body
Gender
Men 49%Women 51%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
40%
First-gen
44%
Family income
$38,484
Independent
57%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
27.0
Part-time
0%
Race & ethnicity
White
61%
Hispanic
8%
Black
15%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
9%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
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
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing30
Business/Commerce, General23
Psychology, General22
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods19
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas15
Biology, General15
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other15
Criminal Justice and Corrections14
Computer Science10
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness10
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management9
Accounting and Related Services9
Education, Other8
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology6
Communication and Media Studies5
Music5
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$51M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$6,712/mo
Teaching spend
$13,771
per student
Federal loans
61%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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