University of Central Missouri

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Warrensburg, MO
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#6 Best Public Universities in Missouri

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Overview

Total enrollment

12,857

Location Warrensburg, Missouri
Website ucmo.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Warrensburg, Missouri, approximately 50 miles southeast of Kansas City, the University of Central Missouri (UCM) occupies a 1,561-acre suburban campus. Founded in 1871 as a normal school, UCM has evolved into a comprehensive public university serving the midwest region. The university maintains a moderate admissions profile and offers more than 150 programs across four academic colleges, with particular strengths in aviation, criminal justice, education, and business. UCM's campus features a mix of historic and modern facilities, including Selmo Park, the university president's residence dating to 1866, and a state-of-the-art terminal and flight center at Max B. Swisher Skyhaven Airport, where aviation students complete their flight training. The majority of first-year students reside in one of the university's residence halls, and UCM competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Mules and Jennies.

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Ratings

Central is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for University of Central Missouri within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/25
GPA 3.68

Acceptance Rate

63.8%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 28.6%
Application Fee $30

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Annual Cost to Attend

Missouri Resident Tuition

$10,050

Out of State Resident Tuition

$18,600

Breakdown

Tuition $10,050
Books and Supplies $1,250
Other Fees $1,500
Room and Board $10,740
Budget for Other Expenses $2,691
Total One Year Cost $26,231

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

50% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Central Missouri are Education, Business, and Health Professions. 21% of students major in Education, 17% in Business, and 8% in Health Professions.