University of Central Missouri

University of Central Missouri Overview

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 the school enrolls around 10,530 students per year, which includes 7,577 undergrads. University of Central Missouri ensures on-campus housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

Student Involvement at University of Central Missouri

Love music or performing? At University of Central Missouri you can join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school'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 both 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.

Is University of Central Missouri a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a clearer sense of what University of Central Missouri offers and if the school seems like a good fit for you.

University of Central Missouri Acceptance Rate 2022

University of Central Missouri is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at University of Central Missouri is 58%. Out of 5,103 applications received in 2022, 2,975 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at University of Central Missouri

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

About 71% of students who start at University of Central Missouri return for their second year of college. University of Central Missourihas a six year graduation rate of 52 for undergrads. 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 Outcomes for University of Central Missouri Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from University of Central Missouri by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with University of Central Missouri directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

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 58.4% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend University of Central Missouri full-time are awarded $9,758 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2022 had an average of $25,666 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

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, is University of Central Missouri the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! 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 are interested in seeing University of Central Missouri for yourself, be sure to 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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