Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies (CMU - CGES)

Private nonprofit four-year university in Fayette, MO that costs an average of $16,532 a year after financial aid, admits 88% of applicants and graduates 0% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$16,532
Acceptance rate
88%
Graduation rate
0%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$53,620

Private nonprofitRural (distant)2,092 undergraduates

Cost of CMU - CGES

Total cost of attendance (per year)$23,474
Tuition and fees, in-state$7,200
Books and supplies$1,600
Average net price after aid$16,532

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$16,473
$30,001–48,000$17,803

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with CMU - CGES's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate88%
Average SAT1,120
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)19–25
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate0%
First-year retention53%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$47,341
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$53,620
Rank in Missouri (earnings)23rd of 53 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$18,500
Typical monthly loan payment$210 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants39%
Students with federal loans19%

Majors and programs at CMU - CGES

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (28)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing207$79,387$19,000
Business/Commerce92$50,056$16,466
Accounting and Related Services42$47,738$21,149
Criminal Justice and Corrections18$41,440$22,625
Health and Medical Administrative Services18$40,793—
Psychology46$40,080$19,502
Communication and Media Studies5$39,963—
Biology3$37,882$24,784
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas9$37,456$27,000
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services34$36,752$16,209
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other29$35,874$20,834
Special Education and Teaching21$35,537—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods277$33,387$17,500
Education, Other44$27,331$16,957
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services14——
Chemistry———
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology11——
Computer and Information Sciences12——
Computer Science25—$18,250
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1——
Education1——
English Language and Literature14——
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other16——
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods10——
Mathematics4——
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management4——
Public Administration1——
Sociology5——

Associate's degree programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services———
Business/Commerce19——
Computer Science———
English Language and Literature1——
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services1——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other6——
Psychology3——

Master's degree programs (9)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing7$92,764—
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities26$74,061—
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology37$47,050$46,167
Education64$41,660$32,225
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services1——
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions13——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management7——
Mathematics34——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas16——

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Education———

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College of the OzarksPoint Lookout$13,11412%$47,246
Missouri Valley CollegeMarshall$24,23069%$50,364
Drury UniversitySpringfield$23,07858%$45,136
Southwest Baptist UniversityBolivar$21,17468%$50,155
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About CMU - CGES

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationFayette, MO
SettingRural (distant)
Undergraduates2,092
Student-to-faculty ratio28 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitecentralmethodist.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is CMU - CGES's acceptance rate?

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies admits 88% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,120 on the SAT.

How much does CMU - CGES cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $23,474 a year (tuition and fees: $7,200). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $16,532 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $16,473.

How much do CMU - CGES graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $53,620 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 23rd of 53 similar colleges in Missouri. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($79,387 a year after graduation).

What is CMU - CGES's graduation rate?

0% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 53% of first-year students return for a second year.