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Fast Facts

Location
UCM's 1,561-acre campus is located in Warrensburg, a town of nearly 17,000 residents located 50 miles southeast of Kansas City. We also offer classes at Central's Summit Center located in Lee's Summit, and our extended campus offers 17 degree programs in 11 locations. More about getting to Central Missouri…

Students
Some 2,083 graduate and 8,980 undergraduate students from 40 states and 52 nations attend classes on the UCM campus. Fifty-six percent are female, 44 percent male, 90% are Missouri residents, 8 percent are multicultural.

Faculty
Central Missouri has 437 full-time faculty members, 68 percent of whom hold a PhD or other terminal degree in their field. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17 to one; the average undergraduate class has 22 students.

Programs & Degrees
Central Missouri offers 150 programs of study leading to an associate's degree, certificate, bachelor's degree, master's degree, education specialist degree, or cooperative doctorate. These include 10 pre-professional programs, 27 areas of teacher certification, and 37 graduate programs. Through our International Center, students can study in almost every country in the world.

Job Placement
UCM graduates are in high demand: According to the most recent university survey, 97 percent of our graduates were employed within six months of receiving their degree. The Office of Career Services assists with career planning and helps students and alumni with the job search process.

Student Life
Student life is varied and vibrant. With more than 255 student organizations, 58 intramural and nine club sports, 22 Greek organizations, and even a bowling alley. More about student life…

Athletics
An NCAA Division II school and member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association, Central Missouri fields 16 varsity teams. Known as the Mules and Jennies, our teams have one of the strongest winning traditions at the conference, regional, and national levels. Our athletic facilities have a similar reputation for excellence.

Residences
UCM's 13 residence halls are a six-minute walk from classroom buildings and recreational facilities. Every room offers a fiber-optic Internet link, cable TV hookup, and local telephone service; parking comes with the room. Also available are suites, special-interest housing programs, and apartments. More about residential life…

Costs & Fees
Central Missouri has one of the most affordable tuition rates in the state.  The following information represents estimates per semester.

Financial Aid
Nearly 75 percent of our students receive some kind of financial assistance. Programs include federal financial aid as well as merit-based scholarships and awards, which total more than $5 million each year. More about financial aid…

Accreditations
Central Missouri is a state leader in program-specific accreditations through national associations, and we are fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. More …

Mission
Our programs reflect our mission, which focuses on student learning and includes a commitment to both service and excellence. More about our mission…