University of Central Missouri
PublicWarrensburg, MO
University of Central Missouri, in Warrensburg, MO, is a public mid-sized school, enrolling around 5,648 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 64% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Construction Management shows the strongest outcomes -- $96,186/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $8,550 more per year in tuition and fees (1.9x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
University of Central Missouri takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Midwest Student Exchange Program
Residents of Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition in selected programs. The school decides who qualifies.
Where do you stand against University of Central Missouri's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow University of Central Missouri weighs your application
From University of Central Missouri's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Central Missouri weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of Central Missouri look for in applicants?
Per University of Central Missouri's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates class rank, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of Central Missouri's acceptance rate?
University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO admits approximately 64% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What ACT score do I need for University of Central Missouri?
Admitted students at University of Central Missouri typically score between 17–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Central Missouri cost?
University of Central Missouri's total cost of attendance is reported at $22,947 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of Central Missouri offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- University of Central Missouri takes part in the Midwest Student Exchange Program, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Central Missouri?
For 2024-25, University of Central Missouri's published tuition and required fees were $18,600 for out-of-state students and $10,050 for in-state students -- $8,550 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does University of Central Missouri require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Central Missouri doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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