Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002454
- Phone: (660) 248-3391
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
65.03%FINANCIAL AID RATE
94%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
42FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,853Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
University of Central Missouri
411 Central Methodist Square, Fayette, MO
Central provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Warrensburg, Missouri and publically funded. Enrollment at Central exceeds eleven thousand per year.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Central offers:
- Education
- Security And Protective Services
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Business And Marketing Studies
The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Most students at Central scored within the range of 19 - 24 on the ACT exam. University of Central Missouri admits approximately 80% of applicants annually. Of those students accepted, nearly 48% of students registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found at ucmo.edu.
The cost of tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay approximately $8,600, while out-of-state residents pay $15,000 annually. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $5,100. Students enrolled at Central may be eligible for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
Athletic programs are available at University of Central Missouri through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs that are available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
Students may take a look at the school's digital offerings at ucmo.edu to view additional information about the university.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the candidates University of Central Missouri accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at University of Central Missouri is around 11,000 students. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 13% enrolling as graduate students and 81% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $12,600. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $30 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- In-State: $7,100-$8,600
- Out-of-State: $14,000-$17,110
- Part-time students are charged:
- In-State: $270-$320 per unit
- Out-of-State: $510-$610 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 94% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 84% | $6,039 |
Receiving Student Loans | 64% | $6,365 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, University of Central Missouri may provide student services like:- Online classes
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
- Child care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Dietetics Program
- English Language Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Central Missouri is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc)
- Basketball (Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc)
- Track and Field (Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc)
- Football (Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Bowling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by University of Central Missouri by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, M)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Advertising and Marketing (B, C)
- Business Administration (B, M)
- Finance (B)
- Accounting (B, M)
- Construction Management (B)
- Fashion Merchandising (B)
- Risk Management and Insurance (B)
- Entrepreneurship (B)
Communications and Journalism
- Public Relations (B)
- Communications (B, M)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B, M)
- Information Technology (M)
Education
Engineering
Engineering Technology
- Industrial Technology (B, C, M)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Women's Studies (C)
Family and Consumer Sciences
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Counseling Psychology (M)
- Psychology (M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Law and Justice Administration (B, C, M)
- Disaster Management (B, C)
Social Sciences
Transportation and Materials Moving
Visual and Performing Arts
- Commercial and Advertising Art (B)
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B)
- Music (B, M)
- Interior Design (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Photography (B)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to University of Central Missouri.
- University of Missouri - Kansas City in Columbia, MO (52 miles away)
- Lincoln University - Jefferson City in Lexington, MO (84 miles away)
- Haskell Indian Nations University in Garden City, KS (84 miles away)
- Missouri Western State University in Marshall, MO (92 miles away)
- Pittsburg State University in Overland Park, KS (107 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Compare all colleges & universities in Missouri
- See all public colleges in Missouri
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002454
- Phone: (660) 248-3391
- School Homepage