University of Central Missouri

University of Central Missouri is a public, state school in a small town setting in Warrensburg, Missouri. University of Central Missouri was founded in 1871 and now enrolls around 9,959 students a year, including 7,629 undergrads. University of Central Missouri provides on-campus housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at University of Central Missouri! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of University of Central Missouri's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? University of Central Missouri students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? University of Central Missouri has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? University of Central Missouri has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at University of Central Missouri on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at University of Central Missouri on the Student Life page.

Is University of Central Missouri a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at to get a better sense of what University of Central Missouri offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for University of Central Missouri

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Central Missouri. Around 64% of applicants get into University of Central Missouri each year. Out of 5,666 applications received in 2021, 3,603 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at University of Central Missouri

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 75% of students who start at University of Central Missouri return the next year. Around 51% of students who started at University of Central Missouri earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook University of Central Missouri Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Tuition and Financial Aid at University of Central Missouri

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. University of Central Missouri meets 59% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $9,629 a year.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $26,548 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at University of Central Missouri. Based on this information, how does University of Central Missouri sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is University of Central Missouri a good school for you?

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Where is University of Central Missouri Located?

University of Central Missouri is located in the small town setting of Warrensburg, Missouri, less than an hour from Kansas City.

If you want to see University of Central Missouri for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 50 to Warrensburg, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Kansas City International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what University of Central Missouri and Warrensburg are like without leaving home.

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