Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a private university in Fayette, Missouri, enrolling about 1,040 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 56.87% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $48,991 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $28,260
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,766 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 56.87% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,040 99.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 51.23%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 43.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 15.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1048
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,092
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,149
- Room & Board: $9,450 annual estimate
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: what the data shows
Common questions about Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences?
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is located in Fayette, MO (ZIP 65248-1198).
Is Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences public or private?
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences cost?
Published tuition: $28,260.
Average net price after aid: $22,766.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $20,260 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,894 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,680 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,883 |
| $110,001+ | $27,411 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $113,040.
How hard is it to get into Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences?
Admission rate: 56.87%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1048 and midpoint ACT 21.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences?
Total enrollment: 1,040 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,092 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences?
150%-time completion rate: 51.23%.
First-year retention: 61.8%.
What do graduates of Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences earn?
Median earnings: $43,860 six years after entry; $48,991 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $17,619.
40.28% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (35 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (27 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (22 completions)
- Psychology, General (22 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (17 completions)
- Physical Fitness Technician (13 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (12 completions)
- Computer Science (10 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (8 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (7 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 56.87%; completion rate 51.23%; median earnings $48,991 at 10 years; net price $22,766. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$28,260
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences was $28,260.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,766
2024 Value
In 2024 Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,766.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$91,064 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,766 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$113,040 4-Year Tuition
$9,450 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$38,710 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$154,840 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Financial Aid by Income Level
40.28% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
61.10% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 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 Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 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 | $21,320 | $21,320 | $17,801 |
| 2014 | $21,830 | $21,830 | $17,485 |
| 2015 | $22,360 | $22,360 | $19,513 |
| 2016 | $23,010 | $23,010 | $20,615 |
| 2017 | $23,770 | $23,770 | $22,537 |
| 2018 | $24,420 | $24,420 | $19,764 |
| 2019 | $25,070 | $25,070 | $21,082 |
| 2020 | $25,780 | $25,780 | $25,095 |
| 2021 | $26,470 | $26,470 | $25,087 |
| 2022 | $27,140 | $27,140 | $21,993 |
| 2023 | $27,140 | $27,140 | $25,477 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
56.87% Acceptance Rate
1,149 Total Applicants
1,010 Students Admitted
237 First-Time Students Enrolled
23.47% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1048
ACT Average: 21
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences reported total enrollment of about 1,040 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 49% male and 51% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (60.8%), Black or African American (14.5%), and Non-Resident Alien (9.3%). About 40.28% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in 2024 is 1,040 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,092 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
61.8%
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 60.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
43.89% 100% Completion Time
51.23% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 43.89% of students graduating from Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 14% male / 86% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 67% male / 33% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 45% male / 55% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Return on Investment
$17,619 Median Student Debt
$48,991 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
35.96% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
437.98% Return on Investment
3.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 36 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 35 completions
2. Business/Commerce, General: 27 completions
3. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 22 completions
4. Psychology, General: 22 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 17 completions
6. Physical Fitness Technician: 13 completions
7. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 12 completions
8. Computer Science: 10 completions
9. Elementary Education and Teaching: 8 completions
Most popular programs at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,712
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,771
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a private non-profit institution located in Fayette, MO, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,040 students. Student body composition includes White (60.8%), Black or African American (14.5%), Non-Resident Alien (9.3%). The admission rate is 56.87%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1048. The 150%-time completion rate is 51.23%. Approximately 40.28% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Fayette, MO 65248-1198
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences located?
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is located in Fayette, MO.
What is Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is 56.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,149 applicants and 1,010 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences cost?
Reported tuition is $28,260 and average net price is $22,766 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,450 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences?
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,092 students, White (60.8%), Black or African American (14.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences?
About 43.7% of students at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences reports midpoint SAT about 1048 and midpoint ACT about 21.
What do graduates of Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences earn?
Median earnings are $43,860 six years after entry and $48,991 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences?
The 150%-time completion rate is 51.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $17,619.
Is Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences public or private?
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a private nonprofit institution located in Fayette, MO.
Is Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences an HBCU?
No. Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences a tribal college?
No. Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
- Missouri college costs
- Missouri colleges by ROI
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Missouri
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.