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Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Acceptance Rate 56.87 %
SAT Average 995
Tuition & Fees $28,620
Student Population 1,041
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $22,046

Academic Overview

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Fayette, Missouri. It is a Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Bachelor's degree.
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is affiliated with United Methodist.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $28,620 for undergraduate students. The school offers only undergraduate programs and a total of 1,041 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 56.87% and the graduation rate is 51% last year.
The salary after graduation from Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $39,500. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, CMU CLAS's tuition & fees is $28,620.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$28,620
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at CMU CLAS. The acceptance rate of CMU CLAS is 56.87% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 35.12%. The average graduation rate is 51% and the transfer-out rate is 34%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $22,046 and 100% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 1,041 students is attending , and the student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is 56.87 %.
Acceptance Rate
56.87%
Graduation Rate for Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is 51 %
Graduation Rate
51%
Transfer-out Rate for Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is 34 %
Transfer-out Rate
34%
Retention Rate for Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is 62 %
Retention Rate
62%
Student Population for Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is 1,041
Student Population
1,041
Student to Faculty Ratio for Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is 12 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $22,046 at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Financial Aid Amount
$22,046

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address411 Central Methodist Square, Fayette, MO 65248-1198
Phone660-248-3391
WEBwww.centralmethodist.edu/
Admissionwww.centralmethodist.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.centralmethodist.edu/admissions/applications.html
Financial Aidwww.centralmethodist.edu/admissions/financial-aid/index.html
Net Price Calculatorwww.centralmethodist.edu/admissions/financial-aid/calculator/npcalc.htm
Athleticwww.centralmethodist.edu/academics/provost/student-consumer.html
Disability Servicewww.centralmethodist.edu/academics/learning-teaching/disability-accommodations.html

Offered Degrees

CMU CLAS offers 54 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's90
Bachelor's450

Special Learning Opportunities

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:816)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,530)

Veterans Benefits

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✗
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔