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University of Central Missouri
University of Central Missouri says yes to 63.8% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $49,560 median earnings.
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University of Central Missouri anchors the college town of Warrensburg, MO, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Construction Management, where graduates median $96,186 four years out. 26.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 5,648 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 73.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 18 and 24 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on University of Central Missouri's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Central Missouri received 4,966 applications and admitted 3,407 (68.6%), with 1,061 enrolling.
University of Central Missouri is test-optional — scores count when submitted, none required. University of Central Missouri's submitters' middle half scored 18–24 on the ACT; read that as the stronger-tester end of the admitted class.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Central Missouri compares
| University of Central Missouri | Missouri median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 63.8% | 72.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,050 | $20,293 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $49,560 | $47,885 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Central Missouri: $49,560 median at year ten, versus $47,885 across Missouri institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $10,050 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $18,600. For non-residents, University of Central Missouri's $18,600 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 5,648 undergrads, University of Central Missouri is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
54.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 46% don't — ask a University of Central Missouri tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Central Missouri
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Construction Management | $96,186 |
| Computer Science | $90,822 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $84,738 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $84,428 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $81,657 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,542 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $76,930 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | $75,375 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $71,326 |
| Economics | $69,359 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $66,897 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,965 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $61,784 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $60,063 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,736 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $55,753 |
| Homeland Security | $54,595 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $53,677 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,875 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,463 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $52,328 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $51,897 |
| Social Work | $51,349 |
| Marketing | $50,774 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $48,931 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $48,179 |
| Biology, General | $48,112 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $47,390 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $47,248 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $46,803 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $46,797 |
| Sociology | $45,862 |
| Education, Other | $44,338 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $43,463 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $43,166 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $42,778 |
| Music | $42,610 |
| Graphic Communications | $41,870 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $40,486 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $39,569 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $38,807 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $36,421 |
Median earnings for these 42 University of Central Missouri programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $49,560 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 26 additional University of Central Missouri programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Central Missouri?
The middle 50% of University of Central Missouri's submitters earned ACT composites of 18–24; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is University of Central Missouri's acceptance rate?
68.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,407 admitted from 4,966 applicants.
How much does University of Central Missouri cost?
In-state tuition is $10,050; out-of-state students pay $18,600. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Central Missouri graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $49,560 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Missouri
- Cottey College — 69.2% admitted
- Calvary University — 71.7% admitted
- Evangel University — 71.6% admitted
- Hannibal-LaGrange University — 72.6% 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.