Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

www.centralmethodist.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,240

4.87% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$18,452

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.923%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

100%

15 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,242

31.7% Full-Time

About

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is a higher education institution located in Howard County, MO. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies were Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (218 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (93 degrees), and General Business (64 degrees).

In 2021, 774 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies. 77.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (679 degrees), 19.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (35 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is $6,240, which is $−16,944 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is $6,240, which is $−16,944 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,452.

In 2021, 37% of undergraduate students attending Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 27% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,240

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies was $6,240. The cost of tuition at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is $−16,944 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Average Net Price

$18,452

2021 Value

48.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,452. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies grew by 48.4%.

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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.

Other Student Expenses

$7,108

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies was of $7,108 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.31% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

27%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

37% of undergraduate students at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 7.5% with respect to 2020, when 40% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.923%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies was 0.923%, which represents 10 out of the 1083 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies received 15 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 150% annual growth. Out of those 15 applicants, 15 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 3,242 students enrolled at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies in 2021.

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies has an overall enrollment yield of 26.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 15

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies was 100% (15 admissions from 15 applications). This is approximately the same as the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 100%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 150%, while admissions grew by 150%..

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 3,242 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is 1,028 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,214. This means that 31.7% 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 82.7% White, 4.84% Black or African American, 4.13% Hispanic or Latino, 2.34% Two or More Races, 1.11% Asian, 0.278% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0308% 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 (70.4%), followed by White Male (17.2%) and Black or African American Female (3.48%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (59.5%), followed by White Male (19%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (6.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

31.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,242 students. The full-time enrollment at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is 1,028 and the part-time enrollment is 2,214. This means that 31.7% of students enrolled at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

33%

2021 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 33%. 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 (2021)

White
2,682 enrolled students
Black or African American
157 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
134 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is 82.7% White, 4.84% Black or African American, 4.13% Hispanic or Latino, 2.34% Two or More Races, 1.11% Asian, 0.278% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0308% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 144 students (4.44%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 428 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 (679 degrees awarded). There were 19.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (35 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (218 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (93 degrees) and General Business (64 degrees).

In 2021, 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. (217 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (20 degrees), and Math & Statistics (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 (1,788,654 people), Registered nurses (1,427,092 people), Secondary school teachers (470,762 people), Education administrators (319,664 people), and Postsecondary teachers (247,577 people).

The most specialized majors at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies in 2021 are EDUCATION. (217 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (20 degrees), Math & Statistics (18 degrees), Health (285 degrees), and Psychology (55 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Chief executives & legislators, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies are EDUCATION. (217 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (20 degrees), Math & Statistics (18 degrees), Health (285 degrees), and Psychology (55 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,257,710 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,724,101 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (532,804 people), Outpatient care centers (398,387 people), and Offices of physicians (261,369 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 (2021)

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing
218 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
93 degrees awarded
General Business
64 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies was Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing with 218 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

173

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

601

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 173 degrees were awarded to men at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies, which is 0.288 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (601).

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 2021, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies in General Business, which is 1.03 times more than the 32 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 190 degrees were awarded to men at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies in Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing, which is 6.79 times more than the 28 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
679 degrees awarded
Black or African American
35 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is white (679 degrees awarded). There were 19.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (35 degrees).

1.68% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
538 degrees awarded
White Male
141 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is white female (538 degrees awarded). There were 3.82 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (141 degrees).

Operations

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies employs 9 Assistant professors, 6 Associate professors and 1 Professors. Most academics at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies are Female Associate professor (6), Female Assistant professor (6), and Male Assistant professor (3).

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 13 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 9 employees, and Management with 6 employees.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

9 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

13 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies were Assistant professor with 9 employees, Associate professor with 6 employees, and Professor with 1 employees.

In 2021, 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 13 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 9 employees, and Management with 6 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies was Female Associate professor with 6 employees, Female Assistant professor with 6 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies.