University of Central Missouri

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Warrensburg, MO

$7,128

Avg in-state tuition

$14,256

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Central Missouri

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A 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.

The University of Central Missouri is a medium-sized public university located on a rural campus in Warrensburg, Missouri. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,629, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 64%. The university offers 80 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 51%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,128, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $14,256.

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.

64% 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

75% 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

51% 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 Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

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 19-25

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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10k

Students enrolled

47%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

75%

Black

Non-U.S. Citizen

Hispanic

Two or more races

Unknown

Asian

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

58%

Socio-economic diversity

36% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,250
On-campus room and board	$9,196
On-campus other expenses	$2,464
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$9,196
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$2,464
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$1,065

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$20,038	$27,166
Off-campus without family	$20,038	$27,166
Off-campus with family	$9,443	$16,571

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
	Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
	Agricultural Business and Management, Other
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Fashion Merchandising
	Construction Management
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Actuarial Science
	International Business/Trade/Commerce
	Hospitality Administration/Management, General
	Finance, General
	Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
	Accounting
	Business Administration and Management, General
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
	Public Relations/Image Management
	Radio and Television
5	Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
	Printing Management
6	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
	Information Technology
	Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
	Computer Science
	Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
	Computer and Information Systems Security
7	Education
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Education, Other
	Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
	Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
	Educational/Instructional Media Design
	Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
	Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
	Physics Teacher Education
	Chemistry Teacher Education
	Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
	Reading Teacher Education
	Music Teacher Education
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Art Teacher Education
	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
	Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Mathematics Teacher Education
8	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Industrial Technology/Technician
	Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
	Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
	Engineering Technology, General
	CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
	Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
	Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
	Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other
9	Engineering
	Industrial Engineering
10	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
11	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
	Child Development
	Human Nutrition
	Human Development and Family Studies, General
12	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
13	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
	Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
	Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
	Athletic Training/Trainer
	Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
	Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
	Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
14	History
	History, General
15	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
16	Library Science
	Library Science/Librarianship
17	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
18	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Gerontology
	International/Global Studies
19	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
20	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
21	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
22	Psychology
	Psychology, General
	Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
	Counseling Psychology
23	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
24	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
	Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
25	Social Sciences
	Anthropology
	Economics, General
	Political Science and Government, General
	Sociology
26	Transportation And Materials Moving
	Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
	Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
27	Visual And Performing Arts
	Commercial and Advertising Art
	Music, General
	Fine/Studio Arts, General
	Photography
	Musical Theatre
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Interior Design

University of Central Missouri

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About University of Central Missouri

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.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

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Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

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Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II with football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Library Science

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

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.