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About Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

methodist affiliatedopen enrollment accesssmall class sizeshealth sciences focus

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a private liberal arts college in Fayette, MO, known for its methodist affiliated, open enrollment access, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 98%, Central Methodist University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 294 students each year. Central Methodist University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 930–1090, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Central Methodist University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $20,852 per year; the sticker price of $42,982 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

98%
Overall Accept Rate
1010
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 930 – 1090 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Financial Aid — High Impact
Central Methodist offers institutional merit scholarships that can significantly reduce your cost, so contact the admissions office directly to ask about scholarship deadlines and automatic award consideration before you apply.
Demonstrated Interest
Fayette is a small town and Central Methodist is a tight-knit campus, so schedule an in-person visit and meet with an admissions counselor to show you genuinely understand the community you are choosing to join.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$43k/yr$20.3k
30k-48k~$43k/yr$18.9k
48k-75k~$43k/yr$20.7k
75k-110k~$43k/yr$23.9k
110k+~$43k/yr$27.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

53%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$44k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,153
Undergrad Enrollment
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