University of Central Missouri

Admissions

Undergraduate
Whether you are just beginning your college search, are a high school student exploring your options, a transfer student considering completing your degree at UCM or a returning adult, the undergraduate admissions site is the right place for you.

Graduate
Get a leg up on the competition by earning an advanced degree at UCM. Visit the School of Graduate and Extended Studies to learn more about our graduate programs.

International
Students who are not a citizen of the United States or who do not have a Permanent Resident Card are considered an International Students. Check the International Center web site for information on admission to UCM.

Our Majors

UCM's programs of study are designed to give you real-world knowledge, skills and experiences. See our A to Z list of undergraduate majors for descriptions of each program and a plan of study designed to help you complete your degree in four years.

Tuition & Fees

Because of UCM's excellent scholarship opportunities and grant packages our students benefit from one of the lowest student-debt ratios in the state.

11-12 On Campus Tuition / Credit Hour

Missouri Resident
Undergraduate: $209.60
Graduate: $271.65
Non-Resident
Undergraduate: $419.20
Graduate: $543.30

Please see our cost calculator for more information.

Financial Assistance

Cost should not be a barrier to earning a valuable college degree. We strive to make the financial aid process easy for you and your family to navigate. UCM's Office of Student Financial Services distributes more than $98 million annually in federal, state, university and private aid. Read more about grants, loans and scholarships.

Admissions Requirements

What does it take to get admitted to UCM? Here's what you need to know:

Complete the Missouri college preparatory curriculum with a high school GPA of 2.0
Achieve a 21 or higher on the ACT or 990 on the SAT
Most students take the test in their junior or senior year of high school. Ask your high school counselor for a schedule of test dates.
Combined Percentile Index equal to or exceeding 100.

Please see our admissions requirements page for more detailed information.

Housing & Dining

One of the best ways to adjust to college life is to live on campus in a residence hall, campus apartment or Greek house. UCM's residence halls are a short walk from classroom buildings and recreational facilities. UCM provides Special Housing Interest Programs (SHIP) for students with similar interests and majors, such as honors, graduate and non-traditional students, to live with students together. To read more about residential options, visit the housing web site.

UCM has many convenient choices for student dining, including retail locations like Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Einstein Bros. Bagels , Jazzman's Café and a new dining hall. To read about meal plans or to plan your weekly meals, visit the dining services web site.

Student Life

Focused on fostering leadership through student involvement, the Office of Campus Activities organizes and oversees events that bring students together in fun and learning situations. Ranging from student organizations to retreats to intramural sporting events, campus activities provides UCM students with a variety of entertainment and leadership options.

Campus Safety

University police officers have adopted and are committed to a community police philosophy in their daily operations. Officers are on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In addition, there is a crime prevention program, a bicycle patrol unit, and the Student Assistant Foot Patrol and Escort (SAFE) Team available to assist students, faculty and staff members.

More Information

Use our request form to receive a personalized brochure about UCM or use the contact information below:

Office of Admissions
University of Central Missouri
Ward Edwards Building, Room 1401
Warrensburg, MO 64093

Phone: 1-877-SAY-UCMO (877-729-8266)
or 660-543-4290
Fax: 660-543-8517
Email: admit@ucmo.edu

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Admissions Events

We invite you, your family, and friends to visit the University of Central Missouri and the city of Warrensburg to learn about our campus and student life. Take a campus tour, meet with faculty and students, and learn why nearly 12,000 students call UCM home.

Date	Time	Event
6/6/2012	8:30 AM - 3:00 PM	Orientation and Enrollment 2012 - Honors Students
6/7/2012	8:30 AM - 3:00 PM	Orientation and Enrollment 2012
6/12/2012	8:30 AM - 3:00 PM	Orientation and Enrollment 2012
6/13/2012	8:30 AM - 3:00 PM	Orientation and Enrollment 2012
6/14/2012	8:30 AM - 3:00 PM	Orientation and Enrollment 2012
6/15/2012	8:30 AM - 3:00 PM	Orientation and Enrollment 2012
6/16/2012	8:30 AM - 3:00 PM	Orientation and Enrollment 2012
6/30/2012	8:30 AM - 3:00 PM	Orientation and Enrollment 2012
8/3/2012	8:30 AM - 3:00 PM	Orientation and Enrollment 2012