Culver Stockton is in Canton, Missouri. Canton is a quiet rural area. The school is classified as a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) college. Culver Stockton is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Culver Stockton offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include mathematics, art studies, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Not all applicants to Culver Stockton are accepted. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at Culver Stockton are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 840 students study at the school (in 2005).
Culver Stockton offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Culver Stockton can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Heart of America Athletic Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help Culver Stockton attract student athletes.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Culver-Stockton College is a four-year residential, coeducational community in affiliation with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) committed to educational excellence, personal development and integration of liberal arts with professional preparation."
More complete details are provided below.
Culver - Stockton College
1 College Hill
Canton, MO 63435-1299
General Phone: (573) 288-6000
http://www.culver.edu
Culver Stockton awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 37 | business management, accounting, finance, business administration, MIS |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 30 | registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 25 | elementary school teaching, education, music teaching, physical education teaching, art education, speech teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 13 | history, sociology, English |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 12 | recreation and leisure studies, athletic trainer |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and administration |
| Art Studies | 11 | arts management, art studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 9 | psychology |
| Media | 8 | communication and journalism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
| Science | 4 | biology, chemistry |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | religion |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
| Music | 0 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Culver Stockton in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 172 | 30 |
In 2005, Culver Stockton had a total enrollment of 840 students (795 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 37% |
| 20-21 | 38% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 57% |
| Illinois | 31% |
| Iowa | 6% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
Culver Stockton offers campus housing for 723 of its 795 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Canton, 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 | 959 | 727 | 76% | 155 | 21% |
| Men | 433 | 332 | 77% | 73 | 22% |
| Women | 526 | 395 | 75% | 82 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| 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 | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| 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 | $ 14,250 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,250 |
| Room and board | $ 6,175 |
| Room charge | $ 2,860 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,315 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,455 |
Financial Aid:
Culver Stockton participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 246000)
Culver Stockton has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 20 | 8 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 3 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 5 |
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 | 7 | $53,887 | 5 | $51,708 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $45,896 | 3 | $44,490 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $41,427 | 5 | $35,656 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $33,632 | 3 | $31,167 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $45,021 | 16 | $41,487 |
*: 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 |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 55 | 36 | 91 |
| Football | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Baseball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Basketball | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 34 | 42 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Speech Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Culver Stockton Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
Notable:
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
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
Offers athletic scholarships
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