CMU is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Fayette, MO. The school has a United Methodist religious affiliation. CMU is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
There are more programs of study at CMU than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include music, mathematics, and education and teaching.
CMU does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 425 to 522 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 315 and 520.
Some professors at CMU are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007, had 934 students (908 full-time equivalent).
CMU is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. CMU makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Heart of America Athletic Conference for major sports. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.
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.
Central Methodist University
411 Central Methodist Square
Fayette, MO 65248-1198
General Phone: (660) 248-3391
http://www.centralmethodist.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 37 | merchandising and sales, business management, business, accounting, international business, entrepreneurship, banking, MIS |
| Education And Teaching | 36 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, business teaching, physical education teaching, music teaching, social science teaching, middle school teaching |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 17 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 16 | interdisciplinary studies, English, history, sociology, Spanish language, political science |
| Science | 9 | biology, chemistry, physics, marine biology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 7 | criminal justice and administration |
| Media | 7 | communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | athletic trainer, parks and recreation studies |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 3 | psychology |
| Music | 3 | music performance, music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | religion, philosophy |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | child care management |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for CMU in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 149 | 40 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 2 |
In 2007, CMU had a total enrollment of 934 students (908 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 36% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 93% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
CMU offers campus housing for 690 of its 908 (full-time) students.
(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 offers students a meal plan with 18 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,127 | 758 | 67% | 270 | 36% |
| Men | 674 | 429 | 64% | 147 | 34% |
| Women | 453 | 329 | 73% | 123 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 425 | 522 |
| SAT Math | 315 | 520 |
| SAT Writing | 225 | 470 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 1% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,160 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,160 |
| Room and board | $ 5,720 |
| Room charge | $ 2,820 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,050 |
Financial Aid:
CMU participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 245300)
CMU has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 15 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $56,383 | 5 | $49,130 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $44,000 | 5 | $43,300 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $38,122 | 13 | $37,969 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $44,561 | 23 | $41,554 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
| Track | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 237 | 84 | 321 |
| Football | 131 | 0 | 131 |
| Baseball | 51 | 0 | 51 |
| Basketball | 29 | 22 | 51 |
| Track | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 14 | 49 | 63 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Science Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets CMU Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
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