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University of Central Missouri
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Information Summary
Ranks 466th for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Distant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Post-master's certificate |
| Full-time Enrollment | 7,574 |
| Total Enrollment | 10,604 |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition | |
| Application Fee Required | |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $30 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Warrensburg, MO
| Total Population | 24,252 (18,025 urban / 6,227 rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 8,906 (2.41 people per house) |
| Families | 5,268 (2.98 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 1,388 |
| Pop. — Asian | 669 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 69 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 303 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 22,085 |
| Pop. — Other | 301 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate comprehensive |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, primarily residential |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of Central Missouri?
Ranks 1512th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $5,415 | $5,415 | $10,830 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $420 | $420 | $420 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $180 | $180 | $361 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $4,086 | $4,086 | $8,172 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $252 | $252 | $252 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $227 | $227 | $454 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $14,247 | $14,247 | $19,662 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $6,435 | $6,435 | $11,850 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $6,435 | $6,435 | $11,850 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $5,340 |
$5,340 |
$10,260 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $500 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $4,988 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,300 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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Admission Details
| Applicants | 3,631 (1,561 male / 2,070 female) |
|---|---|
| Admitted | 3,045 (1,309 male / 1,736 female) |
| Admission rate | 84% |
| First-time Enrollment | 1,592 (673 male / 919 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 1,507 (635 male / 872 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 85 (38 male / 47 female) |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does University of Central Missouri use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA / NAIA Football Conference | Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc |
| NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference | Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc |
| NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference | Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc |
| NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference | Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does University of Central Missouri accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 683rd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 92% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 25 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 24 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 24 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 3,651 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $3,406 |
| Board Fee | $2,006 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,025 | 421 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,081 | 67 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,775 | 886 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $5,948 | 814 | |
| Any financial aid type | 1,267 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at University of Central Missouri?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 185 | 156 | 341 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 279 | 363 | 642 |
Hispanic | 90 | 103 | 193 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 51 | 73 | 124 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 17 | 32 | 49 |
White Non-Hispanic | 3,677 | 5,113 | 8,790 |
Race Unknown | 204 | 261 | 465 |
| Total | 4,503 | 6,101 | 10,604 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete University of Central Missouri?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $54,253 ($56,833 male / $50,411 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 448 (268 male / 180 female) |
| Total Benefits | $6,427,433 |
University of Central Missouri Summary
The University of Central Missouri (formerly Central Missouri State University) is a four-year public institution offering a diverse range of academic concentrations. The university houses and runs a NPR affiliate KTBG, at 90.9 FM (“The Bridge”), which features the NPR newsmagazines and other NPR shows such as Car Talk, with music consisting mostly of album oriented, adult alternative rock along with a blues show and World Cafe. The name was changed to Central Missouri State Teachers College in 1919, Central Missouri State College in 1946, and Central Missouri State University in 1971. In 2005, Missouri Governor Matt Blunt signed into law a provision authorizing Central Missouri State University to change its name, if so desired, to the University of Central Missouri. The University of Central Missouri continues to hold a very important role in the Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search. The Mules have been playing basketball since 1905, and are among the top five teams in all-time wins on the NCAA Division II level. The Mules have won three national titles: in 1937, 1938 (NAIA before the NCAA sponsored a Division II tournament), and 1984, when UCM was the first school ever to win NCAA men’s and women’s basketball championships in the same season. (The University of Connecticut would duplicate the feat in Division I in 2004.) The Mules are currently under the leadership of Head Coach Kim Anderson, a standout player in the late 1970’s at the University of Missouri under coach Norm Stewart. The Mules have a large number of current pro players, especially considering that UCM is a Division II school. In 2003 UCM had more players drafted into the MLB than any other Division I or Division II college.
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University of Central Missouri History
Central Missouri State University was founded in 1871 as a teacher’s college. It is classed as a Master’s College and University I by the Carnegie Institute. The average class size is 23.
University of Central Missouri Academics
Central Missouri State University has academic programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level. There are 4 academic colleges: the College of Business Administration, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Applied Sciences and Technology, the College of Education and Human Services.
Bachelor’s degrees are offered in a variety of fields within the various academic colleges. Degrees at the bachelor’s level can be received in such areas as accounting, agricultural technology, chemistry, communication disorders, general recreation, journalism, nursing, photography, Spanish, technology education, tourism, and theatre. Minors are offered in many of these fields, as well as in other specialties such as African studies, anthropology, clothing, creative writing, international studies, philosophy, religious studies, and security.
Graduate programs are offered in multiple fields and at several levels. These include master’s level programs in accountancy, business administration, counseling, English, industrial hygiene, library science and information technology, mathematics, rural family nursing, teaching, and theatre. Doctoral degrees are offered in two areas: an educational leadership doctorate with the University of Missouri, Columbia, and a technology management degree with Indiana State University. The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree is offered through the College of Education in the following areas: administration, curriculum & instruction, guidance & counseling, learning resources, special education, and technology & occupational education.
Central provides 150 programs of study for associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or education specialist degrees. Also offered are 10 pre-professional programs and 27 areas of teacher certification. The Central Missouri business school is one of the oldest in the Midwest, and the honors program is the second oldest in that region. Central Missouri provides a Department of Academic Enrichment to amplify students’ academic success. The provide academic preparation services, credited coursework, and the federally funded Student Support Services Program and the McNair Scholars Program. Credited coursework includes College Success Strategies, Pre-Algebra Review, and Speed Reading.
University of Central Missouri Unique Programs
Central offers the state’s only undergraduate major in actuarial science. Particular coursework includes computing, microeconomics, discrete mathematics, and statistics. The program is offered through the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.
The Central broadcasting and film program houses one of the country’s first all-digital, wide-screen production studios. The program is housed in the Department of Communication, which employs 21 faculty members and includes approximately 500 undergraduate majors studying speech, journalism, broadcast media, and public relations.
Central Missouri State’s International Center provides a central repository for cultural study and information in the region. In addition to public-access programs and community activities, the Center provides an international studies minor for students majoring in such fields as business or other internationally relevant disciplines.
University of Central Missouri Financial Aid
Over 80% of the University’s students qualify for some form of financial aid through federal, state, loan, or work-study programs. More than $4 million in institutional aid is awarded every year. For future freshman students, CMSU offers a number of scholarship opportunities, including merit-based awards, the CMSU Foundation Scholarship, awards for children of












