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University of Central Missouri

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO · Town · 5,648 students
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$14,462
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
52%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$49,560
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
64%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) in Warrensburg is a comprehensive public institution best known for its standout programs in professional aviation, education, nursing, cybersecurity, and criminal justice. A major point of distinction is the university-owned Max B. Swisher Skyhaven Airport, which provides top-tier collegiate flight training alongside unique initiatives like the Missouri Innovation Campus that accelerate career readiness in high-demand fields. Student life offers a close-knit, classic Midwestern atmosphere enriched by active Greek life, over 200 student organizations, and spirited support for the NCAA Division II Mules and Jennies. With accessible faculty, small class sizes, and an emphasis on applied learning, UCM provides an affordable and practical pathway to professional success.

Wikipedia:The University of Central Missouri (UCM) is a public university in Warrensburg, Missouri, United States.

Location
Warrensburg, MO, 64093 · Town campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MCI · Kansas City
64 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$10,050$18,600
Housing & food (on campus)$10,740$10,740
Books & supplies$1,250$1,250
Cost of attendance$22,947$32,834
Average net price$14,462Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$18,600
In-state: $10,050
Housing & food (on campus)$10,740
Books & supplies$1,250
Cost of attendance$32,834
In-state: $22,947
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $14,462
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.ucmo.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
University of Central Missouri’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$20,278
Housing$7,000
Food$4,306
Books & supplies$1,250
Total published by the school$32,834
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$10,965
$30–48k
$12,254
$48–75k
$13,408
$75–110k
$16,931
$110k+
$18,485
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
52%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
39%
Back for yr 2
74%
Transferred
24%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
53% graduated · 28% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 18% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$41,593
10 yrs after entry$49,560
Debt
Median at graduation$21,000
Monthly payment$223
Middle 50% owe$6k–$26.1k
90th percentile$36,034
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
64%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1050

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Student Body
Gender
Men 47%Women 53%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
18 : 1
Pell grant
27%
First-gen
33%
Family income
$48,556
Independent
21%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
14%
Race & ethnicity
White
74%
Hispanic
7%
Black
9%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$41,593
After 10 yrs
$49,560
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods133
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing109
Criminal Justice and Corrections89
Computer Science72
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness71
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities69
Research and Experimental Psychology65
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians54
Air Transportation49
Marketing49
Biology, General45
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas44
Design and Applied Arts44
Business Administration, Management and Operations43
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management38
Accounting and Related Services34
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$82M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$9,188/mo
Teaching spend
$9,606
per student
Federal loans
32%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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