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Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Business Programs

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fayette, MO. A Distant Rural Area provides an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Rankings

CMU - CGES is featured in these rankings for business programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#29 of 116	State — Missouri
Overall Quality	#190 of 404	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#1456 of 4,630	Nationwide

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

Contact information for CMU - CGES can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	411 Central Methodist Square, Fayette, MO 65248-1198
Phone:	6602483391
Website:	www.centralmethodist.edu/
Admissions:	www.centralmethodist.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.centralmethodist.edu/admissions/financial-aid/index.html

How Do I Get Into CMU - CGES?

You can apply to CMU - CGES online at: www.centralmethodist.edu/admissions/applications.html

CMU - CGES is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for CMU - CGES

Here’s what CMU - CGES looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into CMU - CGES?

CMU - CGES maintains an acceptance rate of 88%, making it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 81% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

2% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at CMU - CGES ranged between 19 and 25.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at CMU - CGES can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	356	336	94%
Women	50	19	38%

Can I Afford Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies?

The average net price after aid at CMU - CGES is $14,774. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$6,960
In-State Fees	$540
Out-of-State Tuition	$6,960
Out-of-State Fees	$540
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$7,500
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$7,500

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 2% of students at CMU - CGES receive some form of financial aid (51 students).

About 46% of students at CMU - CGES receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,833 per student.

32% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,891.

Student Loan Debt

21% of CMU - CGES undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,937 per year.

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 544 students enrolled at CMU - CGES. CMU - CGES is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,807 undergraduate students at CMU - CGES, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	9
Black or African American	137
Hispanic	32
White	1,075
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	36

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at CMU - CGES are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Missouri	285

Additionally, approximately 0.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Graduate Student Diversity

354 of CMU - CGES’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at CMU - CGES, approximately 28% are male and 72% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	29
Hispanic	16
White	284
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	9

Online Learning at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

CMU - CGES offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

265 undergraduate students at CMU - CGES took at least one online class — of those, 2,013 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 57 students took at least one online class and 165 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Business Programs at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

These business programs are offered at CMU - CGES, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Business/Commerce, General	57	—	—	75
Accounting and Related Services	20	—	—	20
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods	5	—	—	5

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

CMU - CGES offers 14 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

CMU - CGES has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.