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  • 4 Year
  • FAYETTE, MO
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Central Methodist University

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    grade C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade C+
    2. Value
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    3. Diversity
      grade A
    4. Campus
      grade C+
    5. Athletics
      grade B+
    6. Party Scene
      grade B
    7. Professors
      grade B minus
    8. Location
      grade C
    9. Dorms
      grade B minus
    10. Campus Food
      grade C+
    11. Student Life
      grade B minus
    12. Safety
      grade A minus

    About

    411 CENTRAL METHODIST SQUARE
    FAYETTE, MO 65248
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    • Founded in 1854, Central Methodist University is a four-year, private, liberal arts university. CMU's main campus, home to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is located in Fayette, Missouri, enrolling 1,100 students.

    • More than 4,000 students attend CMU's College of Graduate and Extended Studies, which offers classes online and at sites across Missouri and the region. CMU is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and welcomes students of all faiths.

    • 100% of our Fayette residential students receive Financial Aid.

    • Our faculty to student ratio is 12 to 1.

    • We are proud to say we have a 91% placement rate within 6 months of graduating.

    • We offer 25+ clubs and organizations for students to join including over 10 Greek chapters.

    • CMU is an Apple Distinguished School and has an innovative Digital U program, offering iPads to every student. This allows for hands-on learning like virtually dissecting for science classes, record for music classes, and so much more!

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    95%
    SAT Range
    940-1080
    ACT Range
    18-23
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    No

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $25,290 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $17,819 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

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    Academics

    Professors
    grade B minus
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    Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Nursing (BSN) Degree Program

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    Students get hands-on experience working with simulators and through actual patient contact. Classes cover a wide variety of areas from pharmacology to human anatomy, and management to family nursing. The Nursing program offers clinical experiences in a variety of health care facilities in the area. CMU Nursing uses Laerdal Mannequin - the leading company in nursing simulation education.

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,130 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    11
    Undergrads Over 25
    4%
    Pell Grant
    46%
    Varsity Athletes
    61%
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    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    97%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $35,400 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    44%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%

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