Central Methodist University offers more than 40 undergraduate and 3 graduate programs to over 3500 students in 100 Missouri locations, including its main campus. Students value a high level of engagement in their own learning, close student/faculty collaboration, caring personal attention, a values-based curriculum, and strong professional preparation. Since its founding in 1854, CMU has been known for academic and professional excellence, ethical leadership development and social responsibility.
| School | Date Established: | 1854 † |
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| School Type: | Campus | |
| Degrees Offered: | Associate's Bachelor's Master's |
| Students | Enrolled Students: | 1,051 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Cost | In State Tuition: | $18,670 |
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| Out of State Tuition: | $18,670 | |
| Books and Supplies: | $900 | |
| Students with Financial aid:** | 100% |
| Accreditation | Central Methodist University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and approved by the University Senate of the United Methodist Church. † |
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Associate's Degrees
Bachelor's Degrees
- Bachelor of Science in Business
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Must have current RN license)
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Master's Degrees
Missouri
CMU ranks among the Midwest’s leading private universities dedicated to fully preparing students through academic excellence, personal attention, critical thinking, knowledge access, career development and servant leadership. A CMU student does not settle for mediocrity, but “aspires” to academic excellence and social consciousness so that he or she is fully equipped to lead and serve in the local and global community.
CMU is a private institution, accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities. With offerings ranging from high-school dual credit to graduate studies and a total enrollment of more than 3,500, its liberal arts and pre-professional programs are centered on a character core that has twice brought Central Methodist national recognition for its leadership in character education.
The Central Methodist University experience engenders, through the academic program and opportunities for practical experiences, student growth in knowledge, personal integrity, spirituality, and professional competence. In addition, students are challenged to develop a sense of global citizenship and a commitment to the betterment of the world.
