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Culver-Stockton College
Culver-Stockton College admits nearly everyone — 99.1% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Culver-Stockton College is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Culver-Stockton College anchors the college town of Canton, MO, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 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 $69,713 four years out. Faculty pay averages $74,952 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 807 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 67.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 18 and 21 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on Culver-Stockton College's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Culver-Stockton College is test-optional — scores count when submitted, none required. Culver-Stockton College's submitters' middle half scored 18–21 on the ACT; read that as the stronger-tester end of the admitted class.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18 | 19 | 21 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Culver-Stockton College received 1,351 applications and admitted 1,324 (98%), with 250 enrolling.
How Culver-Stockton College compares
| Culver-Stockton College | Missouri median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 99.1% | 72.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $30,875 | $20,293 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $46,092 | $47,885 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Culver-Stockton College's median earnings are $46,092 — below the Missouri benchmark of $47,885. Weigh that against the $30,875 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Culver-Stockton College lists tuition at $30,875 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Culver-Stockton College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $30,875 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 807 undergraduates, Culver-Stockton College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Fewer than half of Culver-Stockton College students — 39.2% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Culver-Stockton College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $69,713 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $64,270 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,742 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,287 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $42,880 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $39,912 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $39,884 |
| Psychology, General | $37,472 |
Median earnings for these 8 Culver-Stockton College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $46,092 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 31 additional Culver-Stockton College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Culver-Stockton College?
The middle 50% of Culver-Stockton College's submitters earned ACT composites of 18–21; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is Culver-Stockton College's acceptance rate?
98% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,324 admitted from 1,351 applicants.
How much does Culver-Stockton College cost?
At Culver-Stockton College, published tuition is $30,875 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Culver-Stockton College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Culver-Stockton College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $46,092 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Missouri
- Cox College — 100% admitted
- Avila University — 87.8% admitted
- Maryville University of Saint Louis — 95.1% admitted
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary — 96.4% 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.