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CMU is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Fayette, Missouri. 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 mathematics, science, and education and teaching.
CMU does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 530 to 640 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 450 and 500.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here CMU does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
CMU, in 2005, had 818 students (801 full-time equivalent).
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at CMU 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
Admissions Phone: (660) 248-6251
Financial Aid Phone: (660) 248-6245
http://www.centralmethodist.edu
CMU awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 32 | physical education teaching, social science teaching, early childhood education, business teaching, elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, music teaching, biology teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 24 | business, merchandising and sales, international business, accounting, banking, business management, MIS, management science |
| Science | 21 | biology, chemistry, physics, marine biology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 20 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 16 | interdisciplinary studies, sociology, political science, English, social studies, Spanish language, history, French language, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | athletic trainer, parks and recreation studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 6 | psychology |
| Media | 5 | communication studies, broadcast journalism, communication and journalism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 2 | criminal justice and administration |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
| Music | 2 | music, music performance |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | religion, philosophy, ethics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | child care management, public administration |
Number of programs and degrees for CMU in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 145 | 51 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 4 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, CMU had a total enrollment of 818 students (801 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 57% |
| Women | 43% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 37% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 96% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
CMU offers campus housing for 850 of its 801 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,634 | 1,088 | 67% | 224 | 21% |
| Men | 995 | 641 | 64% | 127 | 20% |
| Women | 639 | 447 | 70% | 97 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 500 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
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 | 2% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (660) 248-6251
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,200 |
| Room and board | $ 5,360 |
| Room charge | $ 2,590 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,720 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
CMU participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 245300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (660) 248-6245
CMU has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 14 | 11 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 0 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 11 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| 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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $52,920 | 6 | $45,033 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $39,000 | 4 | $38,700 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $34,897 | 10 | $34,450 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $41,373 | 22 | $37,491 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 222 | 84 | 306 |
| Football | 119 | 0 | 119 |
| Basketball | 29 | 19 | 48 |
| Baseball | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| Track | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 24 | 49 | 73 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, 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
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
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
Ethics
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 2% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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