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About UCM

With 150 career-building programs of study, a beautiful residential campus and a welcoming hometown, UCM is the school of choice for some 11,046 graduate and undergraduate students.

Founded as a teacher's college in 1871, we have maintained our commitment to excellent teaching. Our average class size is 23. UCM's nationally recognized Department of Academic Enrichment exists to help students improve their academic success through a variety of classes and services. UCM's six-month job-placement rate for undergraduates is 93 percent, and, reflecting our excellent financial support packages, our students benefit from one of the lowest student-debt ratios in the state.

Publicly supported, richly diverse in our people and programs, UCM offers a remarkable educational experience. Questions? Please contact us. Better yet, come for a visit.