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Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies reports 2,092 undergraduates in Fayette, MO. Its federal reporting group is labeled Central Methodist University. The school reports a United Methodist affiliation in its federal filings.
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Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies · Fayette, Missouri · Federal institution ID (UNITID): 445267.
Debt and earnings figures are shared across campuses in the federal reporting group (Central Methodist University).
Shared outcomes cannot rank campuses. Reporting-group definitions.
Compare Fayette, MO with Fayette, MO. Other profile: Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Fayette, MO (UNITID: 176947).
What could it cost?
Start with net price after grants, then read the published costs. Each chart names its academic year and the students it covers.
Net price by family income (partial)
Average annual cost after grants for each family-income band. These group averages are not personal price quotes.
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Only two of the five income brackets were filed for the same year at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies — this isn't a full distribution.
Average annual attendance cost after grants for the reported student group. Your own aid offer and costs may differ.
Average net price at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies has wandered from 2017 to 2020 — up to $17,143 at the peak — but ends near where it began, at $17,143.
| Year | Net price |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $12,511 |
| 2017 | $15,975 |
| 2018 | $15,196 |
| 2019 | $13,505 |
| 2020 | $17,143 |
| 2022 | $14,774 |
| 2023 | $14,601 |
Estimated annual attendance budget before grants, including tuition, fees, housing, food and books. Not every expense is billed by the school.
Total cost at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies rose from $18,440 (2018) to $22,070 (2021).
| Year | Cost |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $15,668 |
| 2018 | $18,440 |
| 2019 | $19,080 |
| 2020 | $18,200 |
| 2021 | $22,070 |
| 2023 | $20,195 |
| 2024 | $22,310 |
Tuition & fees
Skip to data tablePublished tuition and fees before grants. Housing, food, books and other attendance costs are separate.
| Year | Tuition & fees |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $5,280 |
| 2016 | $5,400 |
| 2017 | $5,760 |
| 2018 | $5,760 |
| 2019 | $6,550 |
| 2020 | $6,430 |
| 2021 | $6,720 |
| 2022 | $6,960 |
| 2023 | $6,960 |
Cost, size & completion summary
Cost, size & completion
Reported tuition is $7,440 before grants and other attendance costs. At Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies, aid and other costs change the bill. Scorecard snapshot: 2026-06-10; historical charts show their own years.
At 2,092 undergrads, Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
0% of first-time, full-time bachelor's entrants completed at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies within six years (2026-06-10 release). This measure excludes other student groups.
Do students finish — and what comes after?
Graduation, debt and earnings cover different groups. Read each chart's entering class or fiscal period; they are not one group's journey.
Median debt at exit (completers vs non-completers)
Historical student groupsMedian federal student loan debt when students left school, shown separately for those who completed and those who did not.
Each point combines two years. Neighboring points share one year, so changes should be read with that overlap in mind.
These two-year windows closed before today's students borrowed — they describe past cohorts, not the current price of a degree.
Debt and earnings figures are shared across campuses in the federal reporting group (Central Methodist University).
| Year | Completed | Left without degree |
|---|---|---|
| Left school in fiscal years 2004 and 2005 (FY2004/05) | $15,538 | $5,500 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2005 and 2006 (FY2005/06) | $14,250 | $5,313 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2006 and 2007 (FY2006/07) | $13,764 | $5,500 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2007 and 2008 (FY2007/08) | $14,500 | $5,700 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2008 and 2009 (FY2008/09) | $15,533 | $5,500 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2009 and 2010 (FY2009/10) | $15,000 | $5,500 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 (FY2010/11) | $14,250 | $5,500 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2011 and 2012 (FY2011/12) | $14,725 | $5,500 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 (FY2012/13) | $15,500 | $5,500 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 (FY2013/14) | $16,320 | $6,500 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 (FY2014/15) | $16,500 | $7,500 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2015 and 2016 (FY2015/16) | $16,260 | $8,334 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 (FY2016/17) | $16,950 | $8,334 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 (FY2017/18) | $18,500 | $10,500 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 (FY2018/19) | $18,560 | $10,139 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 (FY2019/20) | $16,990 | $7,668 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21) | $17,619 | $8,250 |
Earnings after entry
Historical student groupsMedian annual earnings after entering college, for federally aided students who were working and not enrolled when measured.
Each figure covers a different group of students who entered college in the stated years. Earnings were measured in the same two years; these are not one group followed over time.
Measured in 2020–21, adjusted for inflation to 2022 dollars. Each figure pools two entering academic years. Debt and earnings figures are shared across campuses in the federal reporting group (Central Methodist University).
What does the admissions record show?
Rates and score ranges describe a past admissions cycle. Submitted scores are not cutoffs or a prediction of admission.
Admissions snapshot & test policies
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies admitted 358 of 409 applicants in Fall 2024. The 87.5% rate describes that application pool.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2024 cycle, Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies received 409 applications and admitted 358 (87.5%), with 289 enrolling.
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies: scores were considered but optional in the Fall 2024 admissions cycle.
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| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 25 |
25th / 75th: a quarter of enrolled submitters scored below the first number, a quarter above the second. These are not cutoffs.
Only students who submitted scores are counted — at test-optional schools, many enrolled students aren't in this table.
Percentiles are among enrolled students who submitted scores (Fall 2024 admissions cycle).
The share of applicants offered a spot — lower means more selective; read it alongside the score ranges below.
| Year | Acceptance rate |
|---|---|
| Fall 2015 | — |
| Fall 2016 | — |
| Fall 2017 | — |
| Fall 2018 | 21.1% |
| Fall 2019 | — |
| Fall 2020 | — |
| Fall 2021 | — |
| Fall 2022 | — |
| Fall 2023 | 87.1% |
| Fall 2024 | 87.5% |
What is the campus like?
Enrollment counts a campus population; retention follows first-years returning. Their dates and populations are shown separately.
Reported undergraduate enrollment. This count does not measure class size or teaching access.
Undergraduate enrollment at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies rose from 496 (Fall 2004) to 2,092 (Fall 2024).
| Year | Undergraduates |
|---|---|
| Fall 2004 | 496 |
| Fall 2005 | 649 |
| Fall 2006 | 602 |
| Fall 2007 | 741 |
| Fall 2008 | 885 |
| Fall 2009 | 741 |
| Fall 2010 | 951 |
| Fall 2011 | 1,165 |
| Fall 2012 | 1,609 |
| Fall 2013 | 1,624 |
| Fall 2014 | 1,787 |
| Fall 2015 | 1,821 |
| Fall 2016 | 1,715 |
| Fall 2017 | 1,756 |
| Fall 2018 | 1,773 |
| Fall 2019 | 1,824 |
| Fall 2020 | 1,659 |
| Fall 2021 | 1,502 |
| Fall 2022 | 1,493 |
| Fall 2023 | 1,807 |
| Fall 2024 | 2,092 |
The share of the reported first-time student group who returned the following year. This rate does not explain why others left.
First-year retention at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies rose from 0% (Fall 2015) to 53% (Fall 2023).
Cohorts at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies run small — a few students either way swings Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies's percentages hard.
| Year | Retention |
|---|---|
| Fall 2015 cohort | 0% |
| Fall 2016 cohort | 0% |
| Fall 2017 cohort | 33% |
| Fall 2018 cohort | 0% |
| Fall 2019 cohort | 67% |
| Fall 2020 cohort | 33% |
| Fall 2021 cohort | 33% |
| Fall 2022 cohort | 50% |
| Fall 2023 cohort | 53% |
More about Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies
Faculty pay at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies averages $73,308 a year, annualized from reported monthly pay. Carnegie classes Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies as a primarily nonresidential campus — most of its 2,092 undergraduates live off campus, and 52.9% of the reported first-time, full-time student group returned for a second year.
Incoming students who submitted scores typically landed between 19 and 25 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Why some charts are marked “key chart”
Start with three useful questions: what costs were reported for families in your income band, how many first-time full-time students finished, and what federal debt borrowers held when leaving.
How Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies compares
State and national medians cover active bachelor-primary institutions, mixing public and private schools. Tuition uses in-state rates at public schools. These are broad reference points, not a ranking of similar schools or your likely bill.
Scorecard dates identify the release snapshot, not a shared measurement year. Earnings describe federally aided students who were working and not enrolled ten years after entry; cohorts and populations differ from the admissions and tuition figures.
Acceptance rate
Fall 2024 admissions cycle · IPEDS
Tuition
Scorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot · published tuition before aid
Median earnings (10 yr)
Ten years after entry · Scorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies's snapshot: calendar years and dollar basis unverified.
Debt and earnings figures are shared across campuses in the federal reporting group (Central Methodist University).
View comparison data & dates
| Metric & basis | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies | Missouri median | National median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rateFall 2024 admissions cycle · IPEDS | 87.5% | 72.6% | 76.8% |
| TuitionScorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot · published tuition before aid | $7,440 | $20,293 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr)Ten years after entry · Scorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot | $48,991Shared group value | $47,885 | $53,781 |
Published earnings by bachelor's field of study
For Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies, these are federal subject groups (CIP), not departments. Median is the middle annual income.
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies federal-aid recipients · graduated 2017–18 or 2018–19 · income measured 2022 or 2023 · inflation-adjusted to 2024 dollars. Definitions and limits.
View 11 fields & earnings
| Bachelor's field of study (CIP category) | 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 |
These 11 fields listed for Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies measure earnings after completion. The $48,991 institution-level snapshot above measures earnings after entry; it is not the same cohort or a total for these fields. 16 additional Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies fields have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules. Debt and earnings figures are shared across campuses in the federal reporting group (Central Methodist University).
Frequently asked questions
What test-score data does Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies report?
The middle 50% of Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies's enrolled Fall 2024 submitters reported ACT composites of 19–25; this dataset does not provide a GPA requirement.
What is Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies's acceptance rate?
87.5% in the Fall 2024 cycle — 358 admitted from 409 applicants.
How much does Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies cost?
At Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies, tuition is $7,440. Tuition is not the total cost of attendance; aid can reduce your bill.
What earnings data does Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies report?
Median earnings ten years after entry: $48,991. Major figures measure four years after completion. Source and date limits.
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Run your own numbers
Data: IPEDS ADM2024 (Fall 2024 admissions, provisional) · IPEDS HD2024/IC2024 directory · College Scorecard 2026-06-10 release (institution and field-of-study files; earnings from Treasury records). Retrieved 2026-09-01. Chart dates follow this institution's available observations; the release date is not an academic year or an earnings year. Some records end earlier than others. Field-of-study cohort dates are shown with the table. Read the date and population definitions.