University of Central Missouri
#67 in Regional Universities Midwest (tie)
Overview
University of Central Missouri is a public institution that was founded in 1871. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,345 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 1,561 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Central Missouri's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities Midwest, #67. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,735; out-of-state tuition and fees are $18,060.
University of Central Missouri is a public institution that was founded in 1871. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,345 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 1,561 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Central Missouri's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities Midwest, #67. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,735; out-of-state tuition and fees are $18,060.
At-a-Glance
Setting
N/A
In-state tuition and fees
$9,735
Undergraduate Enrollment
7,345
Acceptance Rate
71%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$18,060
In-State Tuition & Fees
$9,735
Room & Board
$10,206(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$11,030
$13,953
$13,953
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$18,060
In-State Tuition & Fees
$9,735
Room & Board
$10,206(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$11,030
*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
39%
20:1
61%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Education
17%
$33,100
Health Professions and Related Programs
12%
$34,610
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
12%
$46,441
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
7%
$35,051
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
6%
$62,058
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Students
7,345
Graduate Enrollment
4,292
Total Enrollment
11,637
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
5,161
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
20%
Minority Enrollment
20%
Minority Enrollment
77%
White
8%
Black
7%
Hispanic
4%
Two or more races
1%
Asian
1%
International
1%
Unknown
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
62+
Sports Teams
12
Fraternities
11
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
39%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
62%
Average Debt at Graduation
$23,688
$38,512
$38,512
Graduation Rate
39%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
62%
Average Debt at Graduation
$23,688
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