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Fayette, Missouri · Private Non-Profit ·Rural

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

D
Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 76% value
56.9% Acceptance $22,766 Avg net price 51.2% Graduate $48,991 Median earnings 1,040 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Private Non-Profit
Setting
Rural
Enrollment
1,040 students
Women / Men
51.3% / 48.8%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
56.9%
SAT (mid 50%)
960–1045
ACT (mid 50%)
17–23

Cost

Avg net price
$22,766
Sticker price
$43,635
Tuition (in-state)
$28,260
Tuition (out-of-state)
$28,260

Outcomes

Graduation rate
51.2%
Retention rate
61.8%
Median earnings (10y)
$48,991
Median debt
$17,619 (~$191/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
40.3%
Take federal loans
61.1%

All majors at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

42 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Biology, General
Business/Commerce, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Communication and Media Studies
Psychology, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management
Accounting and Related Services
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
Mathematics
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Computer Science
Music
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
History
Education, Other
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General
Religious Music and Worship
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Computer and Information Sciences, General
English Language and Literature, General
Bible/Biblical Studies
Chemistry
Physics
Political Science and Government
Sociology
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Education, General
Special Education and Teaching
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Public Administration
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Cost & ROI

Is Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences worth it?

Pay $22,766/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $48,991 ten years out — about 2.2× the annual cost. Value grade: D.

Avg net price
$22,766/yr
Median earnings
$48,991/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$17,619~$191/mo
4-year est. cost
$91,064net of aid

Frequently asked questions

What is Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences's acceptance rate?

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences admits 56.9% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 960–1045 range on the SAT.

How much does Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $22,766. The sticker price before any aid is $43,635, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $91,064.

How much debt do Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates have?

Graduates leave Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences with a median federal student loan balance of $17,619, which works out to about $191 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 61.1% of students take federal loans.

Is Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates earn a median of $48,991 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 2.2× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences a value grade of D.

What SAT score do you need for Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences?

Admitted students score 960–1045 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.

What is the graduation rate at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences?

51.2% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 61.8%.

What are the most popular majors at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences?

42 programs are listed in federal data; 33 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (13.1%), followed by Biology, General (11.7%).

What percent of Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students receive financial aid?

40.3% of Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 61.1% take federal student loans.

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