University of Central Missouri

https://www.ucmo.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,550

2.7% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$14,943

After Financial Aid

2022 Default Rate

0.0496%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

63.8%

5,647 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

12,857

50.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

54.1%

788 Graduates

About

University of Central Missouri is a higher education institution located in Johnson County, MO. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Central Missouri were Computer Science (1,146 degrees awarded), Information Technology (170 degrees), and Computer Systems Analysis (92 degrees).

In 2024, 3,869 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Central Missouri. 52.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,840 degrees), 14.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (129 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Central Missouri is $8,550, which is $−15,450 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at University of Central Missouri was 0.0496%, corresponding to 1 out of the 2,018 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Central Missouri is $8,550, which is $15,450 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 $14,943.

In 2024, 70% of undergraduate students attending University of Central Missouri received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,550

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Central Missouri was $8,550. The cost of tuition at University of Central Missouri is $−15,450 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Central Missouri (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,943

2024 Value

4.99%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Central Missouri had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,943. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Central Missouri grew by 4.99%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Central Missouri (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.

Other Student Expenses

$10,206

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Central Missouri was of $10,206 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.23% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Central Missouri (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at University of Central Missouri received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Central Missouri (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.

0.0496%

2022 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at University of Central Missouri was 0.0496%, which represents 1 out of the 2018 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

University of Central Missouri received 5,647 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 13.7% annual growth. Out of those 5,647 applicants, 3,603 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 63.8% acceptance rate.

There were 12,857 students enrolled at University of Central Missouri in 2024.

University of Central Missouri has an overall enrollment yield of 28.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

63.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

3,603

Accepted Out of 5,647

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Central Missouri was 63.8% (3,603 admissions from 5,647 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 68.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 13.7%, while admissions grew by 5.75%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Central Missouri (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

University of Central Missouri had a total enrollment of 12,857 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Central Missouri is 6,443 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,414. This means that 50.1% of students enrolled at University of Central Missouri are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Central Missouri, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.1% White, 6.24% Black or African American, 3.97% Hispanic or Latino, 3.73% Two or More Races, 1.11% Asian, 0.303% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.109% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Central Missouri in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.7%), followed by White Male (34.4%) and Black or African American Male (4.18%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (9.06%), followed by White Male (3.02%) and Black or African American Female (0.682%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Central Missouri in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,857 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Central Missouri is 6,443 and the part-time enrollment is 6,414. This means that 50.1% of students enrolled at University of Central Missouri 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 University of Central Missouri (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

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 University of Central Missouri was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Central Missouri had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Central Missouri (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
7,217 enrolled students
Black or African American
802 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
510 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Central Missouri is 56.1% White, 6.24% Black or African American, 3.97% Hispanic or Latino, 3.73% Two or More Races, 1.11% Asian, 0.303% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.109% 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.

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, 241 students (1.87%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 211 more women than men received degrees from University of Central Missouri. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Central Missouri is white (1,840 degrees awarded). There were 14.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (129 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Central Missouri is Computer Science (1,146 degrees awarded), followed by Information Technology (170 degrees) and Computer Systems Analysis (92 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Central Missouri, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1,614 degrees awarded), Library Science (27 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (300 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 University of Central Missouri are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,457,799 people), Software developers (666,943 people), Secondary school teachers (459,063 people), Education administrators (243,185 people), and Other managers (215,578 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Central Missouri in 2024 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1,614 degrees awarded), Library Science (27 degrees), Engineering Technologies (300 degrees), Education (573 degrees), and Transportation (60 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Central Missouri are Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, and Actuaries

The most specialized majors at University of Central Missouri are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1,614 degrees awarded), Library Science (27 degrees), Engineering Technologies (300 degrees), Education (573 degrees), and Transportation (60 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 University of Central Missouri are Elementary & secondary schools (2,661,142 people), Computer Systems Design (689,251 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (283,431 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (163,448 people), and Construction (121,444 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Central Missouri.

Most Common (2024)

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
100 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
99 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
97 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Central Missouri was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 100 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Central Missouri according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,829

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

2,040

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,829 degrees were awarded to men at University of Central Missouri, which is 0.897 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,040).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Central Missouri by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 726 degrees were awarded to men at University of Central Missouri in Computer Science, which is 1.46 times more than the 496 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 496 degrees were awarded to men at University of Central Missouri in Computer Science, which is 0.683 times less than the 726 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

39%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 39% of students graduating from University of Central Missouri completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

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
1,840 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
129 degrees awarded
Black or African American
121 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Central Missouri is white (1,840 degrees awarded). There were 14.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (129 degrees).

0.155% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,360 degrees awarded
White Female
1,348 degrees awarded
White Female
1,332 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Central Missouri is white female (1,360 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,348 degrees).

Operations

University of Central Missouri has an endowment valued at nearly $82.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.35M (7.73%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, University of Central Missouri had a total salary expenditure of 236M. University of Central Missouri employs 126 Professors, 94 Associate professors and 91 Instructors. Most academics at University of Central Missouri are Male Professor (80), Female Instructor (64), and Female Associate professor (47).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Central Missouri are: Management, with 157 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 135 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 125 employees.

Endowment

$82.2M

2024 Endowment

11.5%

growth from 2023

University of Central Missouri has an endowment valued at about $82.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Central Missouri grew 11.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $36.4M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Central Missouri (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$90.4M

2024 Salaries

8.95%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Central Missouri paid a median of $90.4M in salaries, which represents 38.3% of their overall expenditure ($236M) and a 8.95% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.25% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 8.8% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$32.5M

Instructional Salaries

391

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Central Missouri paid a total of $32.5M to 391 employees working as instructors, which represents 36% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Central Missouri were Management with 157 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 135 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 125 employees.

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