Overview

Central Methodist University is a Comprehensive institution located in Fayette, MO, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 411 Central Methodist Square
Fayette, MO  65248
United States

Contact Joe Parisi
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Email: jparisi@centralmethodist.edu
Phone: 660-248-6247

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Management Science
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Elementary Education And Teaching
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Care And Support Services Management
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Allied Health And Medical Assisting Services, Other
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/health Care Administration/management
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy Assistant
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Physical Fitness Technician
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Philosophy And Religious Studies, General
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Behavior Analysis
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Religious/sacred Music
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Music, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,552

Applied

1,331

Accepted

1,144

Enrolled

Female Admissions

525

Females Applied

520

Females Accepted

99%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

820

Males Applied

811

Males Accepted

99%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.5

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.5
Required for some programs	2 recommendations

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 15th	January 6th
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		448	553
SAT Math		460	565
ACT Composite		18	23

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

26,360

Private

Fees

780

Full-time student fees

8,910

Room & board

4,380

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

22,454

Avg. Financial Aid Package

21,678

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,489

Avg. Loan Aid

13,976

Avg. Grant Aid

18,761

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

21%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

1%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,144

Total Undergrad students

7%

International Students

27%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.36%
Black or African American	11.29%
White or Caucasian	63.43%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.7%
Asian	1.14%
Two or more races	5.69%
Other	1.22%

Gender

Male (49.13%)

Female (50.87%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	68%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Family Day, Homecoming and Service Day

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, DECA, Alpha Phi Omega, Beta Beta Beta and Campus Ministries

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No
Basketball
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer
Softball		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer
Softball
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field
Volleyball
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No	No

Faculty

116

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 73

Part-time - 43

Male - 52

Female - 64