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Central Methodist University College Of Graduate & Extended Studies

Central Methodist University College Of Graduate & Extended Studies

Central Methodist University College of Graduate and Extended Studies was established in 1854, and is a private institution. It is a part of Central Methodist University and is located in Fayette, Missouri, United States. The institution has several campus centers which are located throughout Missouri including Park Hills, Clinton, Columbia, Poplar Bluff, Ozarks, Trenton, Union, Sedalia, and St. Louis. The college awards a wide range of programs and degrees in diverse areas of study.

Central Methodist University College of Graduate and Extended Studies participates in several sports sponsored by the university. These include basketball, softball, football, softball, and cross country among others. The teams are known as the Eagles and they compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

Overview of Central Methodist University College Of Graduate & Extended Studies

Central Methodist University is located in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Fayette, MO. The school is officially a United Methodist school. Central Methodist University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

Students at Central Methodist University often study education and teaching and nursing and emergency medicine.

Central Methodist University Selectivity

The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply.

Student Body

Central Methodist University offers classes to 2,494 students (1,084 full-time equivalent).

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Central Methodist University prepares students to make a difference in the world by emphasizing academic and professional excellence, ethical leadership and social responsibility."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Central Methodist University

Central Methodist University College Of Graduate & Extended Studies
411 Central Methodist Square
Fayette, MO 65248-1198
General Phone: (660) 248-6272
http://www.centralmethodist.edu

Central Methodist University Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education and Teaching120elementary school teaching, education, early childhood education, business teaching
Nursing and Emergency Medicine44registered nursing
Business and Management44business management, accounting, business, merchandising and sales, banking
Therapy and Counseling36psychology, counseling psychology
Family and Social Work27child care management, public administration
Security and Law Enforcement3criminal justice and administration
Computer Science and Engineering2computer science
Mathematics2mathematics
Liberal Arts1sociology, interdisciplinary studies

Number of programs and degrees for Central Methodist University in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree23518
Master's degree442

Central Methodist University Student Body

In 2007-2008, Central Methodist University had a total enrollment of 2,494 students (1,084 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate93%
Graduate7%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White93%
Black1%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown4%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1851%
18-1915%
20-216%
22-246%
25-295%
30-344%
35-393%
40-495%
50-642%

Central Methodist University Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Fayette, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Central Methodist University Admissions and Selectivity

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
Years of College Work Before Admittancerecommended

Central Methodist University Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Financial Aid:
Central Methodist University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 002453A1)

Central Methodist University Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Assistant professorcalendar year0*1*
Instructorcalendar year1*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year1*2*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Assistant professoracademic year1*0*
All faculty totalacademic year1*0*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Central Methodist University Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Public Administration

LIBERAL ARTS
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sociology

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General

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Central Methodist University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Central Methodist University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Central Methodist University % of degrees in education and teaching
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Central Methodist University Female % of student body
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Central Methodist University % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
United Methodist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study

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