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University of Central Missouri

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Warrensburg, Missouri 64093

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Known for business — excellent value

University of Central Missouri is a public institution in Warrensburg with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1090, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5.7K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,560 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,336.

Established
1871
Motto
Education for Service
Mascot
Mo the Mule
Type
Public university
Conference
Mid–America

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69%Acceptance
1090SAT Avg
5,653Students
19:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$49,560Earnings 10yr
$15,336Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Central Missouri Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate68.6%

ACT Score Range

Composite
1824

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

68.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1090

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,739
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,064
Room & Board$10,206
Books & Supplies$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance$22,086
Average Net Price$15,336
Median Debt at Graduation$21,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$223

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,862
$30–48K$12,458
$48–75K$14,997
$75–110K$17,915
$110K+$18,752

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,336

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

38

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (141)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,653
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 76%
Black 9%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate49.4%
Freshman Retention70.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,593
8 Years$45,855
10 Years$49,560

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$37,100
Men
$49,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Mules

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

88Low

Estimated from MO state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
51 mi(88 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
191 mi(331 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
387 mi(671 min)

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