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Central Methodist University

#18 in Best Value Colleges in Missouri
  • 4 Year
  • Fayette, MO
  • 276 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C+
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      B-
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      B-
    7. Professors
      B-
    8. Location
      C
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      B
    12. Safety
      B+
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    Central Methodist University is a private, Christian university located in Fayette, Missouri in the Columbia, MO Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,034 undergraduate students. The Central Methodist University acceptance rate is 96%. Popular majors include Nursing, Business, and Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration. Graduating 53% of students, Central Methodist University alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $30,900.
    About Central Methodist University...
    Athletic Division
    NAIA Division I
    Athletic Conference
    Heart of America Athletic Conference
    Address
    411 Central Methodist Square
    Fayette, MO 65248
    Website
    centralmethodist.edu

    Central Methodist University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    96%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    1030-1110
    ACT Range
    20-25
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    —

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $22,688/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $14,072/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Academics

    Professors
    B-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    93%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.14 responses
    69%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.13 responses
    77%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.13 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Nursing
      51 Graduates
    • Business
      29 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      21 Graduates
    • Psychology
      19 Graduates
    • Athletic Training
      17 Graduates
    • Biology
      16 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      13 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      10 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      9 Graduates
    • Education
      8 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,034Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    26
    Undergrads Over 25
    3%
    Pell Grant
    40%
    Varsity Athletes
    55%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 11 responses
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    • Athelete
      73%
    • Academically Oriented
      18%
    • Music/Pre-Med Majors
      9%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    94%
    Poll
    63%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.19 responses
    Poll
    52%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.23 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 12 responses
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    • Small, friendly athletic school.
      58%
    • Small, friendly
      25%
    • Medium, athletic school
      8%
    • The online program is made for working individual.
      8%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $35,400/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    53%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%
    78%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.9 responses
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    Central Methodist University Reviews

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    I like that the campus is small and you can walk to all classes. The staff is friendly and professional and always willing to help or find the appropriate office/staff to assist. The food can be really good but not always. There are so many activities to be involved in even if your not an athlete! Overall the town of Fayette is small with few eating, off campus activities but it is centrally located so it is just a short drive to the mall, etc. Tuition is about 30K per year a little high but they work with students to find scholarships, grants, etc to help lower the cost. The dorms are old and some outdated but there is construction on campus to update facilities.
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    I love CMU! It’s phenomenal! Everyone is so nice an accepting! I didn’t join Greek life but my friends did so if you do join a sorority go Delta. Those girls are really nice, have good hearts, just don’t get on their bad sides. Kappas are stuck up plus they made their sorority since their president didn’t get into delta. Zetas like to make out/screw around with guys who have girlfriends, Sigma’s are bigger girls. That’s what I see from an outsiders perspective. Also TKE’s are bad. Chi deltas are super sweet and so are mokers, bangas, and the sig alphs/Phi Delts. This year took the first 30 kids who signed up their year to a royals game. The internationals get to play varsity over everyone else so that sucks. If you play sports here don’t sign for a reserve team cause you won’t ever play varsity even if they tell you, they are just recruiting you as another number. The food could be better but it’s better than high school
    They accommodate very well for people of all ages, sexes, religion, etc.

    I personally love Central Methodist because they have the program that I got one of my main scholarships for which is esports and they are designing my curriculum around the fact that when I graduate I want to immediately go into coaching a sport at a pro scene and that's something a lot of people aren't able to say.

    After classes, I get to coach their collegiate Overwatch team to become one of the best in our division to get more scholarships and become the very best out of all the schools.

    I firmly believe that I can make a difference inside this school and this school is making a difference for me.