Central Methodist University

Central Methodist University is on a 80-acre campus in the small town setting of Fayette, Missouri.

Central Methodist University Student Activities

Central Methodist University has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including band, chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

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

Central Methodist University has the Student Government Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Central Methodist University include DECA, Alpha Phi Omega, Beta Beta Beta and Campus Ministries.

Central Methodist University students' favorite campus traditions are Family Day, Homecoming and Service Day.

Central Methodist University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Central Methodist University.

Central Methodist University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through senior year. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

The majority of Central Methodist University students live on campus. In 2022, 68% of undergrads at Central Methodist University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 32% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Central Methodist University. There are 831 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,144 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 775 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 40% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Central Methodist University offers coed housing.

Central Methodist University Athletics

At Central Methodist University 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 Central Methodist University:

Is Central Methodist University Safe?

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. The Central Methodist University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

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

Plan a Visit to Central Methodist University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Central Methodist University, take Interstate 70 to Fayette, MO. If you need to fly, book your flight to Columbia Regional airport.

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