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Warrensburg, Missouri

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Chances of getting into University of Central Missouri

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
76%
Admission Difficulty for University of Central Missouri
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Central and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Central is 76%.  It ranks #27 in Missouri for lowest rate of acceptance. University of Central Missouri is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 3,867 out of 5,103 applicants were admitted.

The school has moderate admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 56 percent on standardized admission tests. University of Central Missouri typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.68. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 30% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Central application fee is $30 and applications are due by Apr 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is recommended but not required for admission to University of Central Missouri. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application.

Central SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
Not Reported
Applicants Submitting SAT 
-
SAT Scores for University of Central Missouri
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th N/A
SAT Math 25th N/A
SAT Composite 25th N/A
SAT Scores for University of Central Missouri
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th N/A
SAT Math 75th N/A
SAT Composite 75th N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class
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Central ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
19-25 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
98%
ACT Scores for University of Central Missouri
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 18
ACT Math 25th 18
ACT Composite 25th 19
ACT Scores for University of Central Missouri
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 24
ACT Math 75th 25
ACT Composite 75th 25
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Central?

University of Central Missouri is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "recommended".

Central regularly accepts students who score 19 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 56 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 19-25.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of Central Missouri admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
25 and Above Good >86%
22 to 25 Avg + 76%-86%
19 to 22 Avg - 62%-76%
16 to 19 Reach 47%-62%
Less than 16 Low <47%
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Central GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.68
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into University of Central Missouri?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Central. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Central Missouri was 3.68 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #8 in Missouri for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.68 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Central accepts 76% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted University of Central Missouri students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 18.76% Good
3.75 to 3.99 19.21% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 17.94% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 15.6% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.53% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 11.99% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.61% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.36% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

72% of University of Central Missouri freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Central Missouri students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 16%
Top 25% of class 40%
Top 50% of class 72%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

University of Central Missouri admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,043 2,060 5,103
Accepted 2,301 1,566 3,867
Acceptance Rate 76% 76% 76%
Enrolled 631 527 1,158
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 27% 34% 30%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Apr 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
3

Applicants have 3 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Apr 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Central Missouri is $30.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Central Missouri and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Central Missouri Application Requirements
Test Scores Recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Central Missouri
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=176965 IPEDS survey data for University of Central Missouri.

FAQs

Does University of Central Missouri prefer SAT or ACT?

98% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of Central Missouri?

76% of those who apply are granted admission to Central. Admission competition is and the college has moderate admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of Central Missouri?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 25. 98% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.