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Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

Fayette, Missouri·Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above·Plains·centralmethodist.edu
6-yr Graduation
0%
-64.0pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Total enrollment
3,802
peer median 1,803
Avg net price
$14,774
-$8.4k vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
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Admissions & acceptance rate

First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.

IPEDS
Applied
409
409 candidates competed
Admitted
358
87.5% acceptance rate
Enrolled
289
80.7% yield

Graduation rate & outcomes

Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.

IPEDS
Overall completion
0%-64.0pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
4-year graduation
0%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
0%
Full-time retention
53%

Accreditation status & history

Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.

DAPIP
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

Higher Learning Commission

Accredited since 1915Next review Aug 2028
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

Higher Learning Commission

Accredited since 1913

Programmatic accreditations · 8

Action history · 9

  1. Oct 2023Renewal of Accreditation
    American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education · Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant
  2. Aug 2023Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
    American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education · Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree
  3. Oct 2022Probation or Equivalent or a More Severe Status: Probation
    American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education · Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant
  4. Apr 2022Probation or Equivalent or a More Severe Status: Probation
    American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education · Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant
  5. Feb 2021Renewal of Accreditation
    Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education · Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Tuition & cost

What families actually pay, broken down by family income.

College Scorecard

Net price by family income

Aid exceeds costFamily pays
$0–30k$15,013
$30–48k$14,057
$48–75k—
$75–110k—
$110k+—

Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.

Avg net price (private)
$14,774
-$8,434vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs median $23,209
Federal loans
24.6%
In-state tuition
$6,960
Out-of-state
$6,960

Federal aid volume & trends

Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.

Federal Student Aid

In AY 2024–25, 2,242 students received $11.2M in Pell grants, alongside $12.0M in federal Direct Loans.

Pell recipients
2,242
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$11.2M
$11,174,698 total
Direct Loans
$12.0M
2,753 loan awards

Pell recipients · 5-year trend

1k
’20
1k
’21
2k
’22
2k
’23
2k
’24

Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25

Subsidized$4.2M
1,224 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$4.5M
1,253 loan awards
Unsubsidized · Grad$1.8M
154 loan awards
Parent PLUS$1.5M
120 loan awards
Grad PLUS$27K
2 loan awards

Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student loan default rate

The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.

Cohort Default Rate

Of 1,083 borrowers who entered repayment, 10 (0.9%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.

Default rate
0.9%
-1.4pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
1,083
Defaulted
10
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2016
7.5%
2017
7.9%
2018
5.5%
2019
0.9%
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate

* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

Top program areas ranked by completions.

IPEDS
Distinct CIP programs38
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

601 total completions
01Education
22236.9%
02Health Professions
13722.8%
03Business
10016.6%
04Psychology
437.2%
05Computer Sciences
325.3%
06Mathematics
193.2%
07Family/Consumer Sci
183.0%
08Multi/Interdisciplinary
152.5%
09Security/Protective
101.7%
10English Language
50.8%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

IPEDS
Fall total
3,802
12-mo unduplicated
5,073
Undergraduate
4,586
Graduate
487

Gender split

Men
41%2,083
Women
59%2,990

Race / ethnicity composition

White
79.5%
Black
11.7%
Hispanic
3.3%
Two or more
2.5%
Unknown
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%

Campus safety & crime statistics

Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.

Clery Act
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
0.00
0 offenses · 3,145 students

3-year trend

0.292 yrs ago0.931 yr ago0.00Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
4
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
1
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
0
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0

Criminal offenses by type

No criminal offenses reported.

By location

0total

    VAWA offenses

    0
    Domestic violence
    0
    Dating violence
    0
    Stalking
    0 total under the Violence Against Women Act.

    Hate crimes by bias

    No hate crimes reported.

    Arrests vs disciplinary referrals

    CategoryArrestsReferrals
    Weapons00
    Drugs06
    Liquor025

    Residence-hall fires

    No residence-hall fires reported.

    Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

    Student-faculty ratio

    Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.

    IPEDS
    Student-to-faculty
    28.0:1
    Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
    19

    Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies vs Peer comparison

    The peer institutions Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies selected for federal comparison reporting.

    IPEDS
    GraduationRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
    This institutionPeer median

    A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.

    Carnegie
    SubjectCentral Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies
    		0%—3,802$14,774Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    Drury University
    		62%57.6%1,615$21,523Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    Nebraska Wesleyan University
    		66%79.8%1,654$23,140Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    Stephens College
    		21%77.2%568$23,277Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    University of Northwestern-St Paul
    		68%93.5%3,234$25,140Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    Dordt University
    		74%68.5%1,952$25,383Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    Peer group median64%77.2%1,803$23,209

    Frequently asked questions about Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

    Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies.

    What is the graduation rate at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies?

    Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies reports a 6-year graduation rate of 0% per the latest IPEDS.

    How many students attend Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies?

    Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies reports a total enrollment of 3,802 students per the latest IPEDS.

    What is the average net price at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies?

    The average net price at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is $14,774 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.

    What is the yield rate at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies?

    Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies's yield rate is 80.7%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.

    Where is Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies located?

    Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is located in Fayette, Missouri 65248-1198.

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