Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,960

7.41% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$14,601

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

87.5%

409 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

3,802

32% Full-Time

About

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is a higher education institution located in Howard County, MO. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies were Elementary Education & Teaching (97 degrees awarded), Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (84 degrees), and General Business (57 degrees).

In 2024, 606 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies. 76.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (520 degrees), 10.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (51 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is $6,960, which is $−17,040 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is $6,960, which is $17,040 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,601.

In 2024, 46% of undergraduate students attending Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 21% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,960

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies was $6,960. The cost of tuition at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is $−17,040 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,601

2024 Value

1.17%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,601. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies grew by 1.17%.

This chart compares the average net price of Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

46% of undergraduate students at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 9.8% with respect to 2023, when 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies received 409 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 46.1% annual growth. Out of those 409 applicants, 358 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87.5% acceptance rate.

There were 3,802 students enrolled at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies in 2024.

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies has an overall enrollment yield of 80.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

87.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

358

Accepted Out of 409

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies was 87.5% (358 admissions from 409 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 87.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 46.1%, while admissions grew by 46.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies had a total enrollment of 3,802 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is 1,217 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,585. This means that 32% of students enrolled at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.3% White, 7.71% Black or African American, 2.08% Hispanic or Latino, 2.03% Two or More Races, 0.605% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.5% Asian, and 0.0789% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (62%), followed by White Male (21.4%) and Black or African American Male (4.61%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (57%), followed by White Male (22.1%) and Black or African American Male (5.96%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,802 students. The full-time enrollment at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is 1,217 and the part-time enrollment is 2,585. This means that 32% of students enrolled at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

53%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies was 53%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,331 enrolled students
Black or African American
293 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
79 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is 61.3% White, 7.71% Black or African American, 2.08% Hispanic or Latino, 2.03% Two or More Races, 0.605% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.5% Asian, and 0.0789% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2024, 326 more women than men received degrees from Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is white (520 degrees awarded). There were 10.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (51 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is Elementary Education & Teaching (97 degrees awarded), followed by Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (84 degrees) and General Business (57 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (222 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (19 degrees), and Human Sciences (18 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,659,516 people), Registered nurses (1,600,070 people), Secondary school teachers (549,067 people), Education administrators (331,399 people), and Other managers (287,944 people).

The most specialized majors at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies in 2024 are Education (222 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (19 degrees), Human Sciences (18 degrees), Psychology (43 degrees), and Health (137 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies are Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies are Education (222 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (19 degrees), Human Sciences (18 degrees), Psychology (43 degrees), and Health (137 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies are Elementary & secondary schools (3,339,653 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,902,908 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (575,973 people), Outpatient care centers (504,516 people), and Offices of physicians (274,650 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies.

Most Common (2024)

General Business
18 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
3 degrees awarded
General Psychology
1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies was General Business with 18 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

140

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

466

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 140 degrees were awarded to men at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies, which is 0.3 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (466).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies in General Business, which is 1.27 times more than the 33 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 92 degrees were awarded to men at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 18.4 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
520 degrees awarded
Black or African American
51 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is white (520 degrees awarded). There were 10.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (51 degrees).

1.98% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
565 degrees awarded
White Female
546 degrees awarded
White Female
538 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is white female (565 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (546 degrees).

Operations

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 11 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 10 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 11 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees.

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