Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - Very GoodSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very GoodCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,080 students enrolled. This school was established in 1854 and is one of the 2 colleges located in Fayette, Missouri.

Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

At Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences you can get your associate's degree or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
45
Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 45 majors. The most popular concentrations are Biology, Education, Nursing, Business, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is relatively low at 67% (below Missouri average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
67%
Bad
The graduation rate at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is low: 44%.

Student to faculty ratio at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is pretty good -- 13:1. Find out more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is very high - $26,400 a year. The additional fees at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $800; which comes to a total of $27,200 annually.

Read the details about Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
98%
Easy
According to recent data, 1,166 applications were submitted and 1,141 were accepted, so it is very easy to be accepted at this school.

The college might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,400
Medium
Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B
Dicey
Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 900 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low -- nearly $4,400 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Location and Address

Postal Address:
Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
411 Central Methodist Square
Fayette, Missouri
65248-1198, USA
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