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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 located in Warrensburg, MO (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Central Missouri State is the Post-Master's certificate.
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 photography and commercial art, education and teaching, engineering technician, and security and law enforcement.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 510.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Central Missouri State had 10,918 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. 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.
University Of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO 64093
General Phone: (660) 543-4111
http://www.ucmo.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 254 | elementary school teaching, education, education courses, early childhood education, secondary school administration, special ed, technical teaching, middle school teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 175 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, MIS, fashion merchandising |
| Engineering Technician | 91 | aerospace engineering tech, industrial safety tech, CAD and design, industrial tech, electronics tech, automotive tech, mechanical engineering related tech, quality and safety tech, ... |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 71 | criminal justice and administration, security and protective services, fire protection |
| Media | 65 | printing management, radio and television, public relations and advertising, mass communication, communication studies, organizational communications, journalism |
| Liberal Arts | 63 | history, political science, library science, sociology, geography, linguistics, economics, English, ... |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 49 | commercial art, photography |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 38 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 32 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 30 | exercise science, dietitian, parks and recreation studies, rehabilitation |
| Medical Support and Technology | 29 | audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Music | 27 | music, various music studies |
| Family and Social Work | 27 | child development, social work |
| Science | 20 | biology, geology, physics, chemistry |
| Transportation | 19 | aviation operations |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 16 | data processing tech, computer science |
| Hospitality | 15 | hospitality management, tourism and travel |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 13 | construction management |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 11 | agricultural business, agricultural operations |
| Engineering | 8 | engineering management |
| Design | 5 | interior design |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
| Medicine | 1 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Missouri State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 810 | 78 |
| Master's degree | 257 | 37 |
| Post-master's certificate | 8 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Central Missouri State had a total enrollment of 10,918 students (9,311 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 85% |
| Kansas | 4% |
| Illinois | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 54 % |
Central Missouri State offers campus housing for 3,523 of its 9,311 (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 | 3,766 | 3,244 | 86% | 1,613 | 50% |
| Men | 1,807 | 1,557 | 86% | 743 | 48% |
| Women | 1,959 | 1,687 | 86% | 870 | 52% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 510 |
| SAT Writing | 420 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 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 SAT | 1% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,585 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,444 |
| Room and board | $ 6,320 |
| Room charge | $ 4,120 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
Central Missouri State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 245400)
Central Missouri State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 91 | $82,238 | 37 | $77,667 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 64 | $65,096 | 51 | $64,652 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 82 | $51,799 | 55 | $50,476 |
| Instructor | academic year | 23 | $36,151 | 50 | $38,420 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $37,303 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 260 | $64,341 | 196 | $56,020 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 187 | 105 | 292 |
| Football | 90 | 0 | 90 |
| Track | 31 | 32 | 63 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 25 | 62 | 87 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Business and Management, Other
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
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
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
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
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
Technical Teacher Education
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
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
Library Science/Librarianship
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
Printing Management
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Protection, Other
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 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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