Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, MO
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church
Main Campus
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Rankings
Affordability60
Selectivity27
Retention32
Graduation1
Earnings23
Diversity42
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
74%
Bachelor’s
26%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences14%
Business, Management, Marketing13%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education15%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs17%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting7%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies6%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies5%
Psychology5%
Social Sciences1%
Theology and Religious Vocations2%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
93%
Admission Rate
535
Median SAT Math
505
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)490–580
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)460–550
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–24
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
$24K
In-State Tuition
$24K
Out-of-State Tuition
$38K
Average Total Cost
$20K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $17K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $20K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $24K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
72%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
58%
Repayment Rate
$193
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 40% | 54% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 11% | 9% |
| >$110K | 9% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $13K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $28K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $22K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 54% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 58% | 48% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 66% | 52% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 70% | 56% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
73%
Retention Rate
43%
Transfer Rate
18%
Withdrawal Rate
46%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 35% | 45% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 46% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 49% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 21% | 36% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 42% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17% | 50% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 35% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 25% | 57% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 38% | 42% | 44% |
| Other race | 50% | 40% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
94%
Employment Rate
$31K
Median Salary
$22K
25 Pctl Salary
$44K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $22K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $31K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $44K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $53K | $56K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $31K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $34K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $35K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
1,147
Undergraduates
74%
Full-time Undergrads
27
Avg Entry Age
80
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 30% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 9% | 15% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 70% | 71% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 6% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 28% | 38% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 21% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 18% | 14% |
| >$110K | 16% | 20% | 15% |
Location Map
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