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University of Central Missouri Teaching Programs

University of Central Missouri is a public institution located in Warrensburg, MO. A Distant Town provides an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

University of Central Missouri Rankings

Central has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#13 of 116	State — Missouri
Overall Quality	#59 of 404	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#538 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of Central Missouri?

Get in touch with Central are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	108 W South Street, Warrensburg, MO 64093
Phone:	6605434111
Website:	www.ucmo.edu/
Admissions:	www.ucmo.edu/future-students/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.ucmo.edu/offices/student-financial-services/

How Do I Get Into Central?

You can apply to Central online at: https://www.ucmo.edu/future-students/apply-to-ucm/

Central is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Central

Here’s what Central requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Central?

Central admits 64%, making it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 29% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

69% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Central ranged between 17 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Central are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,372	1,469	62%
Women	3,265	2,129	65%

Can I Afford University of Central Missouri?

The average net price after aid at Central is $15,336. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,550
In-State Fees	$1,500
Out-of-State Tuition	$17,100
Out-of-State Fees	$1,500
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$10,050
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$18,600

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 14% of students at Central receive some form of financial aid (1,039 students).

Approximately 70% of students at Central receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,145 per student.

27% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,426.

Student Loan Debt

32% of Central undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,414 per year.

University of Central Missouri Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 6,265 students enrolled at Central. Central is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,653 undergraduate students at Central, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Central Missouri undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	73
Black or African American	469
Hispanic	305
White	4,177
American Indian/Alaska Native	22
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	305
Non-Resident	107

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Central are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Missouri	848
Kansas	79
Texas	12
Illinois	10
Arkansas	9

Additionally, approximately 1.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Central Missouri Graduate Student Diversity

5,585 of Central’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Central, approximately 48% are male and 52% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Central Missouri graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	44
Black or African American	178
Hispanic	106
White	1,709
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	72
Non-Resident	3,457

Online Learning at University of Central Missouri

Central delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

3,100 undergraduate students at Central took at least one online class — of those, 686 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 568 students took at least one online class and 826 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at University of Central Missouri

These teaching programs are offered at Central, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	138	73	—	284
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	33	43	—	116
Special Education and Teaching	16	38	—	54
Education, Other	11	—	—	48
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	19	—	46
Educational/Instructional Media Design	—	18	—	19
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	—	5	—	6

Academic Programs at University of Central Missouri

Central offers 26 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

Central maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.