Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, CMU CLAS's acceptance rate is 97.86% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 25.77%. 621 men and 545 women applied to CMU CLAS and 603 men and 538 women students were accepted.
Among them, 147 men and 147 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at CMU CLAS.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 1,166 | 621 | 545 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 1,141 | 603 | 538 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 294 | 147 | 147 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 97.86% | 97.10% | 98.72% | - | - |
| Yield | 25.77% | 24.38% | 27.32% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 28 students (10% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 215 students (73%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at CMU CLAS.
The median SAT score is 1,005 with 495 SAT EBRW and 510 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 540 and the 25th percentile is 450. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 550 and 25th percentile is 480 .
The median ACT composite score is 20 with 75th percentile score of 23 and 25th percentile score of 18 at CMU CLAS. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 20.
The SAT and ACT scores at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,057, ACT: 21 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - diverse fields).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 930 | 1005 | 1090 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 450 | 495 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 510 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 20 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 | 24 |
| ACT English | 16 | 20 | 23 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 294 first-year students enrolled in CMU CLAS. The proportion of full-time students is 99.32% and part-time students is 0.68%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 50.00% and women students is 50.00%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at CMU CLAS.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 294 | 147 | 147 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 292 | 146 | 146 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at CMU CLAS. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to CMU CLAS.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | www.centralmethodist.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.centralmethodist.edu/admissions/applications.html |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Associate, Bachelor |