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The University of Central Missouri (UCM), formerly Central Missouri State University, is a four year public institution, located in Warrensburg, Missouri. The University was founded in 1871. UCM offers over 150 programs of study, a scenic residential campus and a hospitable hometown.
Central Missouri's athletic teams participate in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA). UCM's athletic teams are known as the Mules (men) and Jennies (women). They have a living mascot named Mancow, and another named Mo the Mule. Athletic divisions include basketball, baseball, American football, golf, women's soccer, women's bowling, softball, cross-country, track, volleyball and wrestling.
Some of the notable alumni of UCM are Dale Carnegie, author of ‘How to Win Friends and Influence People’; Mark Curp, former world and American record holder in the Half-Marathon; and David Cook, winner of the seventh season of American Idol.
Central Missouri State is found in Warrensburg, Missouri. Warrensburg is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Post-Master's certificate at Central Missouri State.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Central Missouri State is known for its programs in education and teaching, engineering technician, and security and law enforcement.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
Central Missouri State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 10,604 in 2005 at the school.
Central Missouri State offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
More complete details are provided below.
Central Missouri State University
Warrensburg, MO 64093
General Phone: (660) 543-4111
Admissions Phone: (660) 543-4290
Financial Aid Phone: (660) 543-4040
http://www.cmsu.edu
Central Missouri State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 527 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, education courses, special ed, education, secondary school administration, elementary/middle school admin, secondary teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 342 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, MIS, fashion merchandising, human resources, actuarial science |
| Engineering Technician | 173 | aerospace engineering tech, CAD and design, quality and safety tech, industrial tech, industrial safety tech, automotive tech, manufacturing tech, occupational safety tech, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 170 | criminal justice and administration, security and protective services |
| Liberal Arts | 163 | general studies, English, history, linguistics, political science, sociology, library science, Spanish language, ... |
| Media | 123 | public relations, radio and television, printing management, communication studies, journalism, mass communication, organizational communications, communication and journalism |
| Therapy And Counseling | 83 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 70 | commercial art, photography |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 69 | data processing tech, computer and info science, computer science |
| Family And Social Work | 56 | social work, child development, food and nutrition |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 44 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Science | 43 | biology, geology, chemistry, physics |
| Medical Support And Technology | 35 | audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Transportation | 27 | aviation operations |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 26 | construction management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 22 | dietitian, parks and recreation studies, recreation and leisure studies, recreational therapy |
| Hospitality | 15 | hotel management, tourism and travel |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 15 | agriculture, agricultural operations, agricultural business |
| Design | 14 | interior design |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 12 | drama |
| Engineering | 11 | engineering management |
| Fine Arts | 11 | fine arts |
| Music | 10 | music |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Office And Administration | 3 | administrative assistant, office management |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Missouri State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,645 | 88 |
| Master's degree | 388 | 36 |
| Associate's degree | 19 | 5 |
| Post-master's certificate | 18 | 5 |
In 2005, Central Missouri State had a total enrollment of 10,604 students (8,739 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 92% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Central Missouri State offers campus housing for 3,532 of its 8,739 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Warrensburg, 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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,619 | 3,066 | 85% | 1,650 | 54% |
| Men | 1,556 | 1,318 | 85% | 714 | 54% |
| Women | 2,063 | 1,748 | 85% | 862 | 49% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not 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 ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (660) 543-4290
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,550 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,680 |
| Room and board | $ 5,180 |
| Room charge | $ 3,244 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,936 |
| Books and supplies | $ 500 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,300 |
Financial Aid:
Central Missouri State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 245400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (660) 543-4040
Central Missouri State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 138 | 77 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 93 | 49 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 36 | 44 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 18 | $85,595 | 4 | $79,056 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $79,577 | 3 | $68,060 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 22 | $84,501 | 8 | $77,891 |
*: 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 | 73 | $69,740 | 30 | $67,076 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 56 | $57,375 | 36 | $56,921 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 86 | $48,871 | 56 | $46,913 |
| Instructor | academic year | 26 | $33,870 | 37 | $35,248 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 241 | $55,550 | 159 | $50,269 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 191 | 110 | 301 |
| Football | 91 | 0 | 91 |
| Track | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 28 | 67 | 95 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Business and Management, Other
Agriculture, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Superintendency and Educational System Administration
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering/Industrial Management
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
History, General
Library Science/Librarianship
Linguistics
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
Printing Management
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Central Missouri State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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