University of Central Missouri (Central)
Public four-year university in Warrensburg, MO that costs an average of $15,554 a year after financial aid, admits 64% of applicants and graduates 52% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$15,554
Acceptance rate
64%
Graduation rate
52%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$52,739
PublicTown (distant)5,648 undergraduates
Cost of Central
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $24,483 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $10,457 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $19,367 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $10,940 |
| Books and supplies | $1,250 |
| Average net price after aid | $15,554 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $12,031 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,783 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,455 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $15,868 |
| $110,001+ | $19,259 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Central's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 64% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,050 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 17–24 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 52% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 74% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $47,004 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $52,739 |
| Rank in Missouri (earnings) | 26th of 53 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $19,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $216 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 30% |
| Students with federal loans | 44% |
Majors and programs at Central
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (68)
Certificate programs (17)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 176 | $61,952 | $21,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 27 | $47,856 | — |
| Homeland Security | 49 | $47,683 | $15,716 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 114 | $36,081 | — |
| Air Transportation | 12 | — | — |
| Biology | 2 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 25 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 11 | — | — |
| Marketing | 8 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 13 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 2 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | 26 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 7 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (40)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 100 | $104,820 | $30,211 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 46 | $84,896 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 76 | $79,924 | $20,724 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 22 | $67,399 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 53 | $56,848 | $37,992 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 45 | $50,937 | $28,703 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 24 | $50,574 | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 41 | $50,392 | $31,152 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 83 | $47,121 | $22,000 |
| Library Science and Administration | 51 | $46,090 | $40,430 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 41 | $45,605 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 31 | $43,059 | $36,600 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 140 | $41,217 | $27,503 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 18 | $38,242 | — |
| Air Transportation | 28 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 5 | — | — |
| Biology | 9 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 372 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 2,316 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 190 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 145 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 14 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 1 | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 8 | — | — |
| Gerontology | 5 | — | — |
| History | 11 | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | 62 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 138 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 13 | — | — |
| Music | 17 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | — | — |
| Psychology | 1 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 8 | — | — |
| Sociology | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 50 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 19 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (19)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 5 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 1 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Education, Other | 62 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 63 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 3 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Gerontology | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 30 | — | — |
| Library Science and Administration | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 2 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 1 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 15 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 51 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 1 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Missouri
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | Rolla | $15,772 | 73% | $85,917 |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | Saint Louis | $14,990 | 63% | $59,899 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | Cape Girardeau | $17,110 | 74% | $48,748 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | Kansas City | $13,778 | 72% | $63,110 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville | $16,120 | 86% | $52,028 |
| Missouri Southern State University | Joplin | $10,836 | 97% | $48,193 |
| Truman State University | Kirksville | $12,317 | 84% | $57,751 |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | Springfield | $17,270 | 91% | $52,782 |
About Central
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Warrensburg, MO |
| Setting | Town (distant) |
| Undergraduates | 5,648 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | ucmo.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is Central's acceptance rate?
University of Central Missouri admits 64% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,050 on the SAT.
How much does Central cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $24,483 a year (tuition and fees: $10,457 in-state, $19,367 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $15,554 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $12,031.
How much do Central graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $52,739 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 26th of 53 similar colleges in Missouri. The best-paid bachelor's program is construction management ($79,580 a year after graduation).
What is Central's graduation rate?
52% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 74% of first-year students return for a second year.