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Culver-Stockton College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Canton, MO

$27,315

Avg tuition

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About Culver-Stockton College

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Culver-Stockton College is a small private college located on a rural campus in Canton, Missouri. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 954, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 98%. The college offers 43 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 46%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $27,315.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

98% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

66% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

46% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Considered (not required)

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Considered (not required)

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-22

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 930-1110

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

1k

Students enrolled

45%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

70%

Black

15%

Hispanic

7%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Unknown

Information not available

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

46%

Socio-economic diversity

42% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

9

Total Online Enrollment

449

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

81% On-campus

19% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 14% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 75% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $27,315 $27,315
Graduate $6,000 $6,000

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,100
On-campus room and board $8,865
On-campus other expenses $3,696
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $9,167
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $5,190
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $5,190

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $40,976 $40,976
Off-campus without family $42,772 $42,772
Off-campus with family $33,605 $33,605

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

43%

State Grant Aid

22%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

42%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,110
State Grant Aid $2,027
Institution Grant Aid $16,266
Pell Grant Aid $4,832

Financial Outlook

$26k

Average student debt after graduation

$34k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division II

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

8

History

BA

MA

DOC

9

History

BA

MA

DOC

10

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

11

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

12

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

13

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

14

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

15

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

16

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

17

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

18

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

19

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

20

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

21

Visual And Performing Arts