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University of Central Missouri Healthcare Programs

University of Central Missouri is a public institution located in Warrensburg, MO. A Distant Town provides a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

University of Central Missouri Rankings

Central has earned the following rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
College Major Best Value	#1 of 4	State — Missouri
Overall Quality	#2 of 4	State — Missouri
College Major Best Value	#3 of 12	Region — The Plains States
College Major Best Value	#3 of 10	State — Missouri
College Major Best Value	#5 of 11	State — Missouri
Overall Quality	#6 of 11	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#6 of 10	State — Missouri
Overall Quality	#6 of 9	State — Missouri

Where Is University of Central Missouri?

Contact information for Central can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	108 W South Street, Warrensburg, MO 64093
Phone:	6605434111
Website:	www.ucmo.edu/
Admissions:	www.ucmo.edu/future-students/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.ucmo.edu/offices/student-financial-services/

How Do I Get Into Central?

You can apply to Central online at: https://www.ucmo.edu/future-students/apply-to-ucm/

Central is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Central

These are the things Central requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Central?

Central maintains an acceptance rate of 64%, making it fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 29% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

69% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Central ranged between 17 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Central can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,372	1,469	62%
Women	3,265	2,129	65%

Can I Afford University of Central Missouri?

The average net price after aid at Central is $15,336. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,550
In-State Fees	$1,500
Out-of-State Tuition	$17,100
Out-of-State Fees	$1,500
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$10,050
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$18,600

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 14% of students at Central receive some form of financial aid (1,039 students).

Nearly 70% of students at Central receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,145 per student.

27% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,426.

Student Loan Debt

32% of Central undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,414 per year.

University of Central Missouri Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 6,265 students enrolled at Central. Central is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,653 undergraduate students at Central, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Central Missouri undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	73
Black or African American	469
Hispanic	305
White	4,177
American Indian/Alaska Native	22
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	305
Non-Resident	107

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Central break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Missouri	848
Kansas	79
Texas	12
Illinois	10
Arkansas	9

Additionally, approximately 1.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Central Missouri Graduate Student Diversity

5,585 of Central’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Central, approximately 48% are male and 52% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Central Missouri graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	44
Black or African American	178
Hispanic	106
White	1,709
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	72
Non-Resident	3,457

Online Learning at University of Central Missouri

Central provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

3,100 undergraduate students at Central took at least one online class — of those, 686 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 568 students took at least one online class and 826 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at University of Central Missouri

The following healthcare programs are offered at Central, 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	97	50	—	147
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services	25	27	—	52
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	13	—	—	13
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	6	2	—	8
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	2	—	—	2

Academic Programs at University of Central Missouri

Central offers 26 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

Central maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

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

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.