What University of Central Missouri costs
University of Central Missouri charges $10,050 a year in published tuition and fees for Missouri residents, about $5,025 a semester, and $18,600 a year for students from other states, about $9,300 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $22,947 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $14,759 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into University of Central Missouri
For fall 2024, University of Central Missouri received 5,647 applications and admitted 3,603 students, and 1,031 enrolled as first-years.
What University of Central Missouri students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Central Missouri (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 99 |
| Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement Administration | 98 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 97 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 84 |
| Computer Science | 76 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security / Auditing / Information Assurance | 45 |
| Business Administration and Management | 43 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 43 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near University of Central Missouri
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Avila University, Kansas City, Missouri: about 47 miles away
- University of Missouri–Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri: about 49 miles away
Colleges like University of Central Missouri
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of Wisconsin–Platteville, Platteville, Wisconsin: 5,837 undergraduates
- University of Wisconsin–Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin: 5,842 undergraduates
- University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota: 5,439 undergraduates
- Winona State University, Winona, Minnesota: 5,144 undergraduates
- Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan: 6,556 undergraduates
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- Smaller Public Universities in the Midwest: 58 Compared
- Division II Colleges in the Midwest: 30 Compared
- Small-Town and Rural Colleges in the Midwest: 50 Compared
FAQ
What is University of Central Missouri's acceptance rate? 63.8% for fall 2024: 3,603 of 5,647 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at University of Central Missouri? $10,050 a year for in-state students and $18,600 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to University of Central Missouri? About 5,600 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at University of Central Missouri? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Central Missouri (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: University of Central Missouri
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
