University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO · Public
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University of Central Missouri admitted 63.8% of applicants university-wide (3,603 of 5,647).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 63.8% | 3,603 | 5,647 |
| Men | 61.9% | 1,469 | 2,372 |
| Women | 65.2% | 2,129 | 3,265 |
Of 3,603 admitted students, 1,031 enrolled (28.6% yield).
University of Central Missouri U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 17–24
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
University of Central Missouri U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $30,590/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $18,600 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $11,990 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $30,590/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $10,965 |
| $30k–48k | $12,254 |
| $48k–75k | $13,408 |
| $75k–110k | $16,931 |
| Over $110k | $18,485 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Mule Merit Award — Up to $4,000 per year (Automatic)
- Central Advantage Transfer Scholarship — Up to $3,000 per year (Automatic)
- Central Scholarship — Varies (Need Based)
- President's Leadership Award — Varies (Merit)
- Trustee Award — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $4,000 per year (International Aid)
- Mule Merit Award — Up to $4,000 per year (Automatic)
- Central Advantage Transfer Scholarship — Up to $3,000 per year (Automatic)
- Global UCM Scholarship — $1,000 per year (Merit)
- President's Leadership Award — Varies (Merit)
- Trustee Award — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
University of Central Missouri U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Unofficial Transcripts (for evaluation)
- Official Transcripts/Diplomas
- Application fee
International applicants
- Unofficial Transcripts (for evaluation)
- Official Transcripts/Diplomas
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
University of Central Missouri · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
University of Central Missouri requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $49,560
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 54.1%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 74%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $21,000
- At graduation
University of Central Missouri · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- WSJ: #509
- Niche: #452
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (12%), Computer & information sciences (8%), Visual & performing arts (5%).
University of Central Missouri U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.