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Private nonprofit · Fayette, Missouri

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

Rural campus · 2,092 undergraduates · 28 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
88%
ACT middle 50%
19–25
Average net price
$14,601
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
0%

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What Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$14,601
$30,001 – $48,000
–
$48,001 – $75,000
–
$75,001 – $110,000
–
Over $110,000
–

For students receiving federal aid.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$22,310
Tuition and fees
$7,440
First-years given a grant by the school
0%
Average grant from the school
–
Median debt at graduation
$17,619
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
88%
SAT middle 50%
–
ACT middle 50%
19–25
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
53%

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Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies athletics

No varsity teams

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Education
41%
Health professions
21%
Business & marketing
19%
Psychology
6%
Family & consumer sciences
3%
Computer & information sciences
3%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
0%
First-year retention
53%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$48,991
Median debt at graduation
$17,619
Students with a Pell grant
32%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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