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Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

Fayette, MO · Rural · 2,092 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Rural
Small (<3k)
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
Nearest airport from college
MCI · Kansas City
109 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$22,310
Avg net price
$14,601
Tuition
$7,440
Books & supplies
$1,600/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$14,601
Admissions
Admit rate
88%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1120

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
4-yr on-time completion
0%
1st-yr retention
53%
Transfer-out rate
33%
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 48%Women 52%
28
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
32%
First-generation
44%
Median family income
$38,484
Independent students
57%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
27.0
Part-time students
51%
Race & ethnicity
White
75%
Hispanic
2%
Black
12%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
6%
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
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
Endowment
$17M
Classification
Master's (Small)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$6,109/mo
Instructional spend/student
$2,251
Federal loan rate
21%

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