Fayette, MO

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Fayette, MO.
It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification.
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

57% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 1,542 applied, 877 accepted, and 308 enrolled in CMU CLAS.
180 men and 128 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

995 SAT, 20 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 995 and ACT score is 20. The SAT score of 995 is a little bit lower than average, 33 to 41 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total9609951045
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing440465490
Math520530555
ACT Score
Composite172023
Math161924
English151922
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $28,620 for undergraduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 5.45% compared to last year at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

1,078 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $22,046.
For freshmen, 292 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $19,255.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 1,041 students enrolled CMU CLAS in 2025.
By gender, 508 men and 533 women students are enrolled.
It offers only undergraduate programs (all undergraduate students).
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54 Major Programs

  • All undergraduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of CMU CLAS is 51% and the transfer-out rate is 34%.
The retention rate is 62% for full-time and 62% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
51%
Transfer-out Rate
34%
Retention Rate
62%
Students to Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 114 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for CMU CLAS and the average faculty salary is $60,551. The studetns to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
There are 283 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $51,617.
Number of Faculties
114
Average Faculty Salary
$60,551
Number of Staffs
283
Average Staff Salary
$51,617

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Libraries
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