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Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CMU)
- 411 Central Methodist Square
- Fayette, MO 65248
- OPEID College Code: 00245300
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- General Phone: (660) 248-3391
- President: Dr. Marianne Inman
- Website: www.centralmethodist.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 934
- College Alias: CMU

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- United Methodist
- Mission Statement
- Central Methodist University prepares students to make a difference in the world by emphasizing academic and professional excellence, ethical leadership, and social responsibility.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.centralmethodist.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 674 | 453 | 1,127 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 429 (64%) | 329 (73%) | 758 (67%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 147 (34%) | 123 (37%) | 270 (36%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 4 | 1% |
| ACT ® Exam | 264 | 98% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 425 | 522 |
| SAT ® Math | 315 | 520 |
| SAT ® Writing | 225 | 470 |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 17 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: CMU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 73% | 31% | 26% | 100% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,006 | $3,633 | $1,805 | $9,464 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.3% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| Number in Default | 20 | 15 | 19 |
| Number in Repayment | 603 | 504 | 439 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $17,160 | $16,210 | $15,200 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,160 | $16,210 | $15,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,720 | $5,640 | $5,360 |
| Other Expenses | $3,050 | $3,050 | $3,000 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,720 | $5,640 | $5,360 |
| Other Expenses | $3,050 | $3,050 | $3,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,050 | $3,050 | $3,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $26,830 | $25,800 | $24,360 |
| Out of State | $26,830 | $25,800 | $24,360 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $26,830 | $25,800 | $24,360 |
| Out of State | $26,830 | $25,800 | $24,360 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $21,110 | $20,160 | $19,000 |
| Out of State | $21,110 | $20,160 | $19,000 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 934 Undergraduate: 934
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 472 Female: 462
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 472 Female: 462
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 892 Part-Time: 42
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 892 Part-Time: 42
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 10 | 1% |
| American Indian | 7 | 0.7% |
| Black | 74 | 8% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 2% |
| White | 791 | 85% |
| Unknown | 26 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 4 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 385 | 41% |
| Ages 20-21 | 334 | 36% |
| Ages 22-24 | 138 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 28 | 3% |
| Ages 30-34 | 10 | 1% |
| Ages 35-39 | 11 | 1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 18 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 4 | 0.4% |
| Age Uknown | 2 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 217 | 168 | 49 |
| Faculty Status | 100 | 66 | 34 |
| Tenured Faculty | 24 | 24 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 11 | - | 11 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 89 | 55 | 34 |
| Primarily Instruction | 89 | 55 | 34 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 8 | 8 | - |
| Other Professionals | 49 | 41 | 8 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 71 | 64 | 7 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 42 | 39 | 3 |
| Skilled Crafts | 5 | 5 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 24 | 20 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $43,281 (54) | $44,561 (31) | $41,554 (23) |
| Professor | $53,793 (14) | $56,383 (9) | $49,130 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $43,682 (11) | $44,000 (6) | $43,300 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $38,053 (29) | $38,122 (16) | $37,969 (13) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,000 (1) | $47,000 (1) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,000 (1) | $47,000 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $43,193 (55) | $44,370 (32) | $41,554 (23) |
| Professor | $53,793 (14) | $56,383 (9) | $49,130 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $43,682 (11) | $44,000 (6) | $43,300 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $38,067 (30) | $38,141 (17) | $37,969 (13) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,770,660 | $1,127,900 | $642,760 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 64% | 36% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 419 | 273 | 146 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 413 | 269 | 144 |
| Baseball | 62 | 62 | - |
| Basketball | 64 | 37 | 27 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 50 | 28 | 22 |
| Football | 127 | 127 | - |
| Soccer | 39 | 19 | 20 |
| Softball | 50 | - | 50 |
| Volleyball | 27 | - | 27 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $36,250 | $28,700 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $11,464 | $4,300 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 42 | 21 | 21 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 6 | - | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | - | 5 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 66%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 43%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 40% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 35% |
| Female | 47% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 75% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 26% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 43% |
| Unknown | - |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 28% |
| 5 Years | 38% |
| 6 Years | 40% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Liquor Related | 5 | 7 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Liquor Related | 5 | 7 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 2 | 1 |
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