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Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Fayette, MO · Rural · 1,040 students
Religious
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Rural
Small (<3k)
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Location
Fayette, MO, 65248-1198 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
MCI · Kansas City
109 mi away
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Cost
Cost of attendance
$43,635
Avg net price
$22,766
Room & board
$9,450
Tuition
$28,260
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$20,260
$30–48k
$18,894
$48–75k
$20,680
$75–110k
$23,883
$110k+
$27,411
Admissions
Admit rate
57%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1048
Reading 440–490
Math 520–555
ACT midpoint
21
Composite 17–23
English 15–22
Math 16–24
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
52%
1st-yr retention
62%
Transfer-out rate
33%
Consumer completion
55%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
52%
Transferred
37%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
11%
Median earnings (6yr)
$43,860
Median earnings (10yr)
$48,991
Median debt
$17,619
Monthly loan payment
$187
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,845–$21,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$28,500
Student Body
Men 49%Women 51%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
40%
First-generation
44%
Median family income
$38,484
Independent students
57%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
27.0
Part-time students
0%
Race & ethnicity
White
61%
Hispanic
8%
Black
15%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
9%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$43,860
10 years after entry
$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
Endowment
$51M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$6,712/mo
Instructional spend/student
$13,771
Federal loan rate
61%

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