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 - FairCosts: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 1,145 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



Majors
Offered
45
Fair
Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will give you the option to receive an associate's degree or bachelor's degree.

Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 45 majors. The most popular concentrations are Biology, Education, Nursing, Business, and Criminal Justice. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings against other colleges and schools.

It is important 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 typically a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
70%
Fair
Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences student retention rate is fair at 70% (close to Missouri average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is low: 42%.

Student to faculty ratio at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is pretty good -- 12:1. Find out more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$25,800
High
Average tuition price is very high - $25,000 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 $25,800 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
95%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 1,310 applications were submitted and 1,249 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.

This college might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details 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
$4,100
Medium
Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers 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
C
Unsafe
Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 900 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - roughly $4,100 per year.

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 numbers, Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

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



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