Campus Vibe
Known for business — close-knit campus
Culver-Stockton College is a private institution in Canton with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1020, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 884 undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
50% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,092 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,080.
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News & Alerts
Culver-Stockton College Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
32.1%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (40)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
67%
- •67% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •In 1853, the college's founders were granted a charter by the State of Missouri to establish Christian University, in which classes began in 1855.
- •Christian University was the United States' first co-educational institution of higher learning west of the Mississippi River.
- •James Shannon became the college's first president the following year.
- •Civil War After a local scuffle between Southern and Northern sympathizers, federal troops were sent to Canton in July 1861 where they occupied the school's only building.
- •Another wave of federal troops arrived in October 1861 and took forcible possession of the Old Main.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average