Central Methodist University
Basic Information
Type
Private
Geographical Reach
Regional
Religious Affiliation
United Methodist
Location
Fayette, MO
Population
130,000
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
1,015
Men / Women
49% / 51%
White
61%
Black
11%
International
9%
Hispanic
5%
Mixed
3%
Native American
0%
Asian
0%
From State
69%
From Region
17%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Health Sciences
24%
Business & Economics
18%
Life & Natural Sciences
12%
Education
11%
Computer Science
5%
Arts
4%
Physical Sciences & Math
1%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$28,260
Est. Cost of Attendance
$43,635
10-Year ROI
$118,000
ROI Percentile
31th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
62%
4-Year Graduation Rate
44%
6-Year Graduation Rate
51%
Transfer-Out Rate
34%
Weather
Comfortable Days
105 (50%)
Sunshine Hours
2,680 (63%)
Days Without Precipitation
260 (76%)
Admissions
Uses Common App
No
Acceptance Rate
99%
Yield (Unbound)
35%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
Submitted Test Scores
43%
SAT Range
980
–
1030
SAT Math Range
520
–
555
SAT RW Range
440
–
490
ACT Range
17
–
23
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | 221 | 41% / 59% | 8% | $52,014 | 95% | ||
| Computer Science | 10 — | 80% / 20% | 20% | $58,455 | 59 | 97% | |
| Mathematics | 3 +2 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $58,963 | 60 | — | |
| Biology | 22 — | 45% / 55% | 9% | $51,676 | 41 | 100% | |
| Marine Biology | 5 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $43,617 | 18 | — | |
| Athletic Training | 5 — | 20% / 80% | 0% | $54,915 | 50 | — | |
| Exercise Science | 13 — | 54% / 46% | 38% | $46,890 | 27 | — | |
| Nursing | 35 — | 14% / 86% | 3% | $79,090 | 88 | 97% | |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | — — | — | — | $54,666 | 50 | — | |
| Accounting | 7 — | 14% / 86% | 14% | $47,655 | 29 | 94% | |
| General Business | 26 — | 65% / 35% | 15% | $54,864 | 50 | 92% | |
| Management Science | — — | — | — | $54,602 | 50 | — | |
| Recreation Management | 6 +1 | 100% / 0% | 0% | $45,250 | 23 | — | |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $40,552 | 12 | — | |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $42,836 | 17 | — | |
| Child and Family Services | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $40,639 | 12 | 96% | |
| Communication | 6 +1 | 33% / 67% | 17% | $45,523 | 23 | — | |
| Criminal Justice | 17 — | 47% / 53% | 0% | $40,180 | 11 | 94% | |
| English | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $41,036 | 13 | — | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 9 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $50,604 | 38 | 97% | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $43,095 | 17 | — | |
| Political Science | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $52,891 | 45 | — | |
| Professional Writing | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $41,189 | 13 | — | |
| Psychology | 14 +8 | 7% / 93% | 7% | $41,040 | 13 | 80% | |
| Religious/Sacred Music | — — | — | — | $42,746 | 16 | — | |
| Sociology | — +2 | — | — | $43,917 | 19 | — | |
| Early Childhood Education | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $35,263 | 6 | 93% | |
| Education | 5 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | $42,780 | 17 | 100% | |
| Elementary Education | 8 — | 12% / 88% | 0% | $35,263 | 6 | 93% | |
| Middle School Education | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $35,263 | 6 | 93% | |
| Physical Education | 4 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $39,796 | 11 | — | |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $39,635 | 11 | — | |
| Special Education | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $39,363 | 10 | — | |
| Technology Teacher Education | — — | — | — | $39,903 | 11 | — | |
| Drama and Theatre Arts | — +1 | — | — | $33,879 | 5 | — | |
| Music | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $39,210 | 10 | — | |
| Music Education | 7 — | 71% / 29% | 0% | $41,243 | 13 | — |