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Colleges / University of Central Missouri

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO 2-Year Grad Public
Acceptance Rate58%
Acceptance Rate58%

University of Central Missouri Student Life

University of Central Missouri is on a 1,561-acre campus in the small town setting of Warrensburg, Missouri, not far from Kansas City.

University of Central Missouri Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for University of Central Missouri students to join – including band, chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? University of Central Missouri has fraternities and sororities.

University of Central Missouri has the Roaring Red (Student Booster Club). In fact, more students participate in the Roaring Red (Student Booster Club) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Central Missouri include Greek Organization, Campus Christian House, BSU (Baptist Student Union) and International Student Organization.

University of Central Missouri students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming, Greek Week Activities and Welcome Week.

Does University of Central Missouri Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Central Missouri.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes Required for sophomore
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus –– 27%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing ––
Number of Students Living On-Campus ––
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus –– 73%

University of Central Missouri offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus through sophomore year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of Central Missouri students live off campus. In 2022, 27% of undergrads at University of Central Missouri lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 73% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Central Missouri. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Central Missouri offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Central Missouri Athletics

At University of Central Missouri there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Central Missouri:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Indoor Track NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Basketball NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Golf NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Track And Field NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Rugby Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Cheerleading Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport

Safety at University of Central Missouri

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Central Missouri is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The University of Central Missouri campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

University of Central Missouri offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, University of Central Missouri has canine patrol.

Plan a Visit to University of Central Missouri

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Central Missouri, take U.S. Highway 50 to Warrensburg, MO. If you need to fly, book your flight to Kansas City International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Missouri you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore University of Central Missouri's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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University of Central Missouri Students

54%

Women

46%

Men

74%

Full Time

26%

Part Time

89%

In State

11%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

78%

8%

6%

5%

1%

1%

1%

0.28%

0.12%

Undergraduate Students

7,577

Graduate Students

2,953

Non-Resident / International Students

85

University of Central Missouri Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

10,530

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

58%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$9,410

Out-of-State

$17,450

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Unknown
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