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Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies
Admission at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is close to open (87.5%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $48,991 median earnings below before the application.
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Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies anchors the college town of Fayette, MO, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its United Methodist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $85,140 four years out. 31.9% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 2,092 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 52.9% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
What that means for you depends on the numbers — which is what the rest of this page is for.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies received 280 applications and admitted 244 (87.1%), with 218 enrolling.
How Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies compares
| Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies | Missouri median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 87.5% | 72.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,440 | $20,293 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $48,991 | $47,885 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies: $48,991 median at year ten, versus $47,885 across Missouri institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $7,440 regardless of where you're from. At Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 2,092 undergrads, Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
Fewer than half of Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies students — 0% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $85,140 |
| Computer Science | $59,648 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $52,836 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $51,637 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $51,274 |
| Biology, General | $46,344 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,805 |
| Education, Other | $43,653 |
| Psychology, General | $42,219 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $39,671 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $35,452 |
Median earnings for these 11 Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $48,991 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 16 additional Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What is Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies's acceptance rate?
87.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 244 admitted from 280 applicants.
How much does Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies cost?
At Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies, published tuition is $7,440 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $48,991 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Missouri
- Texas County Technical College — 100% admitted
- Chamberlain University-Missouri — 100% admitted
- Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences — 100% admitted
- Webster University — 86.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.