Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fayette, MO · Private nonprofit · 1,040 undergrads (small, rural) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $20,260 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $18,894 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $20,680 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $23,883 |
| Over $110,000 | $27,411 |
| All incomes (average) | $22,766 |
Sticker tuition: $28,260 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 57%
- Average SAT
- 1048
- Median ACT
- 21
- Students with Pell grants
- 40%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 51%
- Freshman retention
- 62%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $48,991
- Median debt at graduation
- $17,619
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Health & Nursing23%
Business14%
Biology & Life Sciences12%
Education11%
Kinesiology & Sports Science8%
Computer Science7%
Criminal Justice4%
Psychology3%
Communications & Media3%
English & Literature3%
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