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Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Healthcare Programs

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fayette, MO. A Distant Rural Area offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Rankings

CMU - CGES has earned the following rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
College Major Best Value #1 of 2 State — Missouri
College Major Best Value #1 of 9 Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality #2 of 3 State — Missouri
Overall Quality #3 of 5 Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality #20 of 47 State — Missouri
Overall Quality #21 of 49 State — Missouri
College Major Best Value #24 of 43 State — Missouri
College Major Best Value #24 of 44 State — Missouri

Where Is Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies?

Location of Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

Contact information for CMU - CGES are given below.

Contact Details
Address: 411 Central Methodist Square, Fayette, MO 65248-1198
Phone: 6602483391
Website: www.centralmethodist.edu/
Admissions: www.centralmethodist.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid: www.centralmethodist.edu/admissions/financial-aid/index.html

How Do I Get Into CMU - CGES?

You can apply to CMU - CGES online at: www.centralmethodist.edu/admissions/applications.html

CMU - CGES is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for CMU - CGES

This is what CMU - CGES requires for admission:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into CMU - CGES?

CMU - CGES admits 88%, which makes it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 81% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

2% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at CMU - CGES ranged between 19 and 25.

ACT Composite Scores for Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies  ( 19 to 25 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at CMU - CGES vary modestly across gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 356 336 94%
Women 50 19 38%

Can I Afford Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies?

The average net price after aid at CMU - CGES is $14,774. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $6,960
In-State Fees $540
Out-of-State Tuition $6,960
Out-of-State Fees $540
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $7,500
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $7,500

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 2% of students at CMU - CGES receive some form of financial aid (51 students).

Nearly 46% of students at CMU - CGES receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,833 per student.

32% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,891.

Student Loan Debt

21% of CMU - CGES undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,937 per year.

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 544 students enrolled at CMU - CGES. CMU - CGES is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,807 undergraduate students at CMU - CGES, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at CMU - CGES

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of CMU - CGES Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 9
Black or African American 137
Hispanic 32
White 1,075
American Indian/Alaska Native 10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 36

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at CMU - CGES are shown below.

Top 5 Home States of CMU - CGES Students
State First-Time UG Students
Missouri 285

Additionally, approximately 0.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Graduate Student Diversity

354 of CMU - CGES’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at CMU - CGES, approximately 28% are male and 72% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at CMU - CGES

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at CMU - CGES
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 29
Hispanic 16
White 284
American Indian/Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 9

Online Learning at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

CMU - CGES offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

265 undergraduate students at CMU - CGES took at least one online class — of those, 2,013 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 57 students took at least one online class and 165 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

These healthcare programs are offered at CMU - CGES, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 95 4 99
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities 14 14
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services 9 9
Health and Medical Administrative Services 8 8
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 4 4
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 3 3

Academic Programs at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

CMU - CGES offers 14 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

CMU - CGES maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Implied no
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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