2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$25,083
Net Price
99%
Admitted
26%
Enrolled
47%
Graduation Rate
13/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 1,144. In 2021, there were 2 psychology and social work graduates.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Associate Degree, Bachelor
Psychology Graduates
2
Total Enrollment
1,144
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers General Psychology at the associate degree level. At the bachelor level, the university offers General Psychology.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | AS | BS |
General Psychology | 1 | 2 |
Total Graduates | 1 | 2 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 1,345 students applied to the Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The university admitted 99% and 26% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Missouri universities is 4,597. On average, all Missouri institutions admit 72% and 29% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 59%. Compared to all Missouri four or more years colleges, the percentage is 70%.
The overall graduation rate for Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is 47%, compared to 54% for all Missouri universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 84%.
Compare CMU to Missouri Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to the average of all Missouri four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
CMU
1,345
Applicants
99%
Percent Admitted
26%
Percent Enrolled
59%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
47%
Graduation Rate
MO Colleges
4,597
Applicants
72%
Percent Admitted
29%
Percent Enrolled
70%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
54%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 79 or 75% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 27 or 25% part-time faculty members employed at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 79 or 75%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
CMU
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
75%
Percent Full-Time
25%
Percent Part-Time
75%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
MO Colleges
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
54%
Percent Full-Time
46%
Percent Part-Time
51%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $25,690, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,000.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $0 and the average cost for graduate fees is $0.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $8,650 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $6,862 |
Total Living Expenses | $15,512 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $25,690 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,000 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $42,202 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $0 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $0 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $0 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is $25,083. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to all Missouri universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
CMU
$42,202
Cost to Attend
$17,999
Average Financial Aid
100%
Percent Receiving Aid
$25,083
Net Price
MO Colleges
$34,004
Cost to Attend
$14,433
Average Financial Aid
97%
Percent Receiving Aid
$18,086
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 343 or 100%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 1,159 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $17,999.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 1,159 | $17,999 |
Pell Grants | 488 | $4,585 |
Federal Student Loans | 821 | $8,344 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
CMU
1,159
Grant or Scholarship Aid
47%
Grants or Scholarships
488
Number of Pell Grants
20%
Pell Grants
821
Federal Student Loans
33%
Federal Student Loans
MO Colleges
3,322
Grant or Scholarship Aid
50%
Grants or Scholarships
1,371
Number of Pell Grants
21%
Pell Grants
1,909
Federal Student Loans
29%
Federal Student Loans
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