University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO 64093
About University of Central Missouri
University of Central Missouri is a public research university in Warrensburg, Missouri, serving roughly 5,648 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 63.80% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $49,560 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- University of Central Missouri charges about 1.8× the national public median tuition ($10,050).
- Versus the Missouri median, sticker tuition is 32% below.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 54.08%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $49,560.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at University of Central Missouri is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 757% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Finding
University of Central Missouri awards credentials across a wide program mix.
IPEDS completions cover more than 93 distinct degree programs at this campus.
Interpretation: Institutional averages blend very different fields; program-level completions and earnings matter more than the campus mean alone.
Limitation: Completions counts are not enrollment demand and do not measure program quality.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Missouri | $10,050 | $14,462 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Missouri (state median) | $14,822 | $12,954 | 81 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is University of Central Missouri really?
Key findings
- University of Central Missouri charges about 1.8× the national public median tuition ($10,050).
- Versus the Missouri median, sticker tuition is 32% below.
University of Central Missouri tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $10,050
Finding University of Central Missouri charges about 1.8× the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $10,050. That is about 1.8× the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Missouri median ($14,822), sticker tuition is 32% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 16% below.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at University of Central Missouri versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at University of Central Missouri versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at University of Central Missouri is $14,462.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $14,462 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $1,508 above the Missouri median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $509 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At University of Central Missouri, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
University of Central Missouri: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for University of Central Missouri—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$10,050
Out-of-state tuition
$18,600
Avg. net price
$14,462
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $10,965 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,254 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,408 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,931 |
| $110,001+ | $18,485 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $40,200. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What University of Central Missouri is known for
Top program completions
- Computer Science1,222
- Elementary Education and Teaching188
- Industrial Technology/Technician179
- Information Technology170
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration124
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 31% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 1050
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is University of Central Missouri a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
University of Central Missouri is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for University of Central Missouri.
Campus
Location
Warrensburg, MO
City / state
- ZIP
- 64093
- NCES locale
- Town distant
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 3% below the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Plains
- Carnegie
- Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Size
Enrollment
5,648
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 10,397
- Graduate
- 5,273
- Full-time share
- 86%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$21,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 26.78%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for University of Central Missouri.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Central Missouri was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Central Missouri in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,265 | $13,659 | $14,963 |
| 2014 | $7,265 | $13,659 | $14,725 |
| 2015 | $7,322 | $13,767 | $14,794 |
| 2016 | $7,322 | $13,767 | $14,889 |
| 2017 | $7,520 | $14,150 | $14,267 |
| 2018 | $7,673 | $14,442 | $13,384 |
| 2019 | $7,969 | $14,715 | $13,677 |
| 2020 | $8,306 | $15,434 | $14,058 |
| 2021 | $9,071 | $16,819 | $13,953 |
| 2022 | $9,413 | $17,453 | $14,759 |
| 2023 | $9,739 | $18,064 | $15,336 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 1050 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.20
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Central Missouri reported total enrollment of about 5,648 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (74.0%), Black or African American (9.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (7.2%). About 26.78% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 33.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
86.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Central Missouri in 2024 is 5,648 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 10,397 students. Graduate enrollment is about 5,273 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
38.50% 100% Completion Time
54.08% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 38.50% of students graduating from University of Central Missouri completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Computer Science: 59% male / 41% female
- Elementary Education and Teaching: 2% male / 98% female
- Industrial Technology/Technician: 73% male / 27% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
University of Central Missouri graduates earn a median of $49,560 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of University of Central Missouri.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $49,560. Median federal loan debt: $21,000. Average net price used in cost models: $14,462.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway University of Central Missouri graduates report median earnings of $49,560 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for University of Central Missouri.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (93 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at University of Central Missouri.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for University of Central Missouri graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for University of Central Missouri—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$73.8M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Missouri median 2.1× the median ($35.2M)
- Plains median 3.1× the median ($24.1M)
- U.S. median 2.8× the median ($26.4M)
- Missouri median 0.53× the median ($15,167)
- Plains median 0.53× the median ($15,020)
- U.S. median 0.66× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Missouri median 34.7 pp above median (65.3%)
- Plains median 35.3 pp above median (64.7%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $9,188
- Missouri median 1.4× the median ($6,803)
- Plains median 1.3× the median ($7,194)
- U.S. median 1.2× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,606
- Missouri median 1.3× the median ($7,371)
- Plains median 1.2× the median ($8,150)
- U.S. median 1.3× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
University of Central Missouri at a glance
University of Central Missouri
University of Central Missouri is a public institution in Warrensburg, MO, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Computer ScienceElementary Education and TeachingIndustrial Technology/Technician
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian74.0%Black or African American9.3%Hispanic or Latino7.2%
Schools near University of Central Missouri
Other campuses in Warrensburg, MO when available, plus nearby institutions in Missouri.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within Missouri, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Central Missouri located?
University of Central Missouri is located in Warrensburg, MO.
What is University of Central Missouri's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Central Missouri is 63.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 4,966 applicants and 3,407 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is University of Central Missouri's tuition?
University of Central Missouri tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $10,050 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $14,462 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does University of Central Missouri cost?
Reported tuition is $10,050 and average net price is $14,462 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,740 annually.
What explains University of Central Missouri's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($14,462), completion (54.1% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($49,560). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at University of Central Missouri?
University of Central Missouri reports undergraduate enrollment of about 10,397 students, White (74.0%), Black or African American (9.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Central Missouri?
About 33.4% of students at University of Central Missouri are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of Central Missouri?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Central Missouri reports midpoint SAT about 1050.
What do graduates of University of Central Missouri earn?
Median earnings are $41,593 six years after entry and $49,560 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Central Missouri?
The 150%-time completion rate is 54.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Central Missouri students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,000.
Is University of Central Missouri public or private?
University of Central Missouri is a public institution located in Warrensburg, MO.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.