Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

4-years Private College In Fayette, MO

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (referred to as CMU CLAS) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Fayette, MO. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Bachelor's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is $27,140. The school has a total enrollment of 1,080 and student to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).The highest degree offered at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is Bachelor's degree. It offers Associate degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$27,140 (2023)
Acceptance Rate97.86%
Student Population1,080
Test Scores1,005 (SAT) 20 (ACT)
Graduation Rate51%
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1915 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is $27,140 for academic year 2021-2022. Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers the alternative tuition plans. 100 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $19,232 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is 97.86% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 25.77%. The average SAT score is 1,005 and the average ACT score is 20. Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 1,080 students are attending at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. There are 79 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 25 part-time faculty working for Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 233 (full-time) and 33 (part-time). The graduation rate at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is 51% and transfer-out rate is 35%. The retention rate is 67% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers the distance learning courses, but students may be required to attend/visit regular classes to complete their degree/programs. Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers ROTC, study abroad, teacher certification program. On Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences campus, academic/career services, employment services for students are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Undergraduate Level Courses
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 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.