University of Central Missouri

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

Founded in 1871, University of Central Missouri currently enrolls around 9,959 students a year, including 7,629 undergrads. The institution runs on a semester academic calendar.

Admissions Facts About University of Central Missouri

Acceptance rate: 64%

Average GPA: 3.54

Early Decision or Early Action: No/No

2022 Regular Decision Notification Date:

What's the acceptance rate at University of Central Missouri in 2021?

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Central Missouri. The acceptance rate at University of Central Missouri is 64 percent.

Admitted students have an average high school GPA of 3.54 /4.0.

In 2021, 0 applicants were waitlisted and 0 students were ultimating offered a spot off the waitlist.

Is University of Central Missouri a good school?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Retention and graduation rates

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at University of Central Missouri, around 75 percent return for their sophomore year. Out of the 1,687 students who started at University of Central Missouri as first-time freshman, 546 graduate within four years.

Around 51 percent of students who started at University of Central Missouri earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61 percent for public schools, and 67 percent for private, non-profit schools.

Job outcomes and student debt

Job placement and student debt statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $26,548 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

Based on this information, how does University of Central Missouri sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So the real question to ask yourself: is University of Central Missouri a good school for YOU?

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