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University of Central Missouri

University of Central Missouri is a medium, public institution located in Warrensburg, mo. Founded in 1871, University of Central Missouri offers undergraduate degrees in 141 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 5,920 undergraduates
cost $9,410 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into University of Central Missouri? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 71.3%
SAT score average 1090
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.51
Application fee $30
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Key deadlines

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Central Missouri is known for one of its top majors: Computer Science. Their student-faculty ratio is 19:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
19 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Computer Science and Information Technology
Education and Teaching
Health and Medical Professions
Law and Legal Studies
Engineering and Technology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Computer Science
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,410
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,699
Books & supplies $1,250
Other expenses $2,556
Cost of attendance* $22,915
Average financial aid package $9,610
Estimated cost $13,305 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $17,450
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,699
Books & supplies $1,250
Other expenses $2,556
Cost of attendance* $30,955
Average financial aid package $9,610
Estimated cost $21,345 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Central Missouri has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,920, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

12,788

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
30%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
3%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
62%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Central Missouri, students love their Roaring Red (Student Booster Club), student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 108 W South Street, Warrensburg, MO 64093
phone 660-543-4111
address https://www.ucmo.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Roaring red (student booster club)

Greek organization

Campus christian house

Bsu (baptist student union)

International student organization

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announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Central Missouri to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Central Missouri?

University of Central Missouri is located in Warrensburg, mo.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Central Missouri? 

The acceptance rate for University of Central Missouri is 71%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Central Missouri?

The average high school GPA for University of Central Missouri students was 3.51.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Central Missouri?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Central Missouri including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $91,660.

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