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University of Central Missouri
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Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
Insufficient Data |
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| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$13,950 |
| Admission
Success rate |
81% |
| ACT
75 %ile scores |
24 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
17 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
67% / 39% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
10,711 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Warrensburg, MO 64093
| Surrounding community | Fringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Post-master's certificate |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Campus Crime Statistics
Ranks 165th on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
| Incidents | per 1000 Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Aggravated assault | 1 | 0.09 |
| Forcible rape | N/A | N/A |
| Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter | N/A | N/A |
| Robbery | N/A | N/A |
| Violent crime | 1 | 0.09 |
| Arson | N/A | N/A |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.38 |
| Larceny-theft | 77 | 7.05 |
| Vehicle theft | 2 | 0.18 |
| Property crime | 105 | 9.62 |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of Central Missouri?
Ranks 1698th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $4,500 | $4,500 | $8,993 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $604 | $604 | $604 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $188 | $188 | $375 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $4,241 | $4,241 | $8,483 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $604 | $604 | $604 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $236 | $236 | $471 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $13,950 | $13,950 | $18,443 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $5,704 | $5,704 | $10,197 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $5,704 | $5,704 | $10,197 |
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 | $5,550 |
$5,550 |
$10,680 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $500 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,180 |
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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
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $30 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 3,887 (1,711 male / 2,176 female) |
| Admitted | 3,132 (1,381 male / 1,751 female) |
| Admission rate | 81% |
| First-time Enrollment | 1,554 (711 male / 843 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 1,427 (641 male / 786 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 127 (70 male / 57 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 10,711 |
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 |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does University of Central Missouri accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 707th 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 | 3,585 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $3,746 |
| Board Fee | $2,100 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
University of Central Missouri Ranks 842nd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,933 | 390 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,460 | 117 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $3,071 | 815 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $6,440 | 903 | |
| Any financial aid type | 1,315 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at University of Central Missouri?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 166 | 112 | 278 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 272 | 395 | 667 |
Hispanic | 85 | 101 | 186 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 67 | 76 | 143 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 17 | 29 | 46 |
White Non-Hispanic | 3,600 | 5,007 | 8,607 |
Race Unknown | 360 | 424 | 784 |
| Total | 4,567 | 6,144 | 10,711 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at University of Central Missouri?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 14 | 9 | 23 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 28 | 25 | 53 |
Hispanic | 9 | 10 | 19 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 6 | 14 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 4 | 5 | 9 |
White Non-Hispanic | 567 | 707 | 1,274 |
Race Unknown | 31 | 32 | 63 |
| Total | 661 | 794 | 1,455 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at University of Central Missouri.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 88 | 147 | |
| 86 | 59 | 145 | |
| 6 | 103 | 109 | |
| 58 | 44 | 102 | |
| 8 | 53 | 61 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
University of Central Missouri Ranks 1401st for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $55,633 ($58,269 male / $51,758 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 457 (272 male / 185 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | N/A |
| FT Faculty Ratio | N/A |
| Total Benefits | $7,381,920 |
University of Central Missouri Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
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.
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.
p. 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.
p. 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 CMSU alumni, non-resident scholarships, and other opportunities. The financial aid office also provides links to several resources where students can identify their own opportunities. Merit awards are approved based on students’ applications for admission; a separate scholarship application is not necessary.
Tuition at Central Missouri State University was $185 per credit hour for the 2004-2005 academic year for in-state, undergraduate students attending full-time. Students applying from out of state and graduate students have higher costs.
p. Financial aid is available in the form of grants, scholarships, and loans. Work-study programs are also available, including some off-campus jobs with community service organizations. Students who seek financial aid will need to fill out the Federal Student Financial Aid Form, available on-line.
p. Graduate students may also receive financial aid in the form of teaching or research assistantships, including a stipend and a waiver of some or all of the tuition and other fees. Graduate students should consult with their individual department about what sort of assistantships or fellowships are available and about the details of the application process. There are also scholarships and awards designated for graduate students.
University of Central Missouri Students
The Elliott Union is considered the “living room” of the campus, providing dining, meeting space, conferences, and other student support areas. The Union also houses a computer lab, travel agency, copy center, and study lounges. The Smiser Alumni Center is also housed in the Union. CMSU is home to three art galleries, including the Art Center Gallery that is home to 208 linear feet of wall space for student and traveling exhibits. A number of theaters on campus provide students the opportunity to see campus-produced theatre, as well as guest performers. The Greek community accounts for approximately one-tenth of all students at CMSU, which is about 1,200 students. Greeks at CMSU raise over $40,000 annually for national charities.
Student life at Central Missouri State University includes opportunities in a diverse range of activities and organizations. Organizations include fraternities and sororities, academic and professional groups, religious groups, and special interest groups such as CMSU Anime Club, the Lucky 7 Swing Club, the Photographic Society, and the Student Alliance for Peace.
University of Central Missouri Traditions
The “Mule Train” is a kind of booster club for CMSU athletics. Participants and members have access to pre- and post-event socials, up-to-date information on all the CMSU athletic teams, and special gifts and prizes. The members of the top tier of the Mule Train—the Wagon Masters—receive season football tickets and free passes to other events.
University of Central Missouri Local Community
Central Missouri State University is located in Warrensburg, Missouri, which has a population of approximately 17,000. The surrounding environment is rural, but Kansas City is approximately an hour’s drive away. There are dozens of small streams nearby, and Knob Noster State Park is within 15 miles, as is Whiteman Air Force Base.
The city includes a small business district, restaurants, and bars. Warrensburg is also home to Whiteman Air Force Base, which houses the world’s only B-2 stealth bomber wing. Warrensburg Main Street, the revitalized portion of Warrensburg downtown district, includes coffee shops, a farmer’s market, and public works of art.


















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