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Private nonprofit · Fayette, Missouri

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Rural campus · 1,040 undergraduates · 12 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
57%
ACT middle 50%
17–23
Average net price
$22,766
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
51%
Campus of Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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What Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 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
$20,260
$30,001 – $48,000
$18,894
$48,001 – $75,000
$20,680
$75,001 – $110,000
$23,883
Over $110,000
$27,411

For students receiving federal aid.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$43,635
Tuition and fees
$28,260
First-years given a grant by the school
100%
Average grant from the school
$17,080
Median debt at graduation
$17,619
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
57%
SAT middle 50%
960–1045
ACT middle 50%
17–23
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
63%

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Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences athletics

NAIA, 9 women's and 9 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–83
Basketball3638
Bowling78
Cross country7376
Football–126
Golf1216
Soccer6358
Softball66–
Track & field7376
Volleyball39–
Wrestling2835

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

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Health professions
23%
Business & marketing
14%
Biological & biomedical sciences
12%
Education
11%
Parks, recreation & fitness
8%
Computer & information sciences
7%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
51%
First-year retention
63%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$48,991
Median debt at graduation
$17,619
Students with a Pell grant
40%

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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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