Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies
tuition & fees
$7,500
graduate tuition & fees
$7,425
acceptance rate
88%
Student Population
3,802
online students
2,178
Number of Programs
49
Financial Aid Amount
$4,833
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is a Private, 4 years college located in Fayette, Missouri. CMU CGES ranked 29th in Missouri Colleges and 37th in Federal Region VII.
It has a total enrollment of 3,802 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. CMU CGES's acceptance rate is 87.53% last year (undergraduate school).
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 411 Central Methodist Square, Fayette, MO 65248-1198 |
| Phone | 660-248-3391 |
| WEB | www.centralmethodist.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.centralmethodist.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.centralmethodist.edu/admissions/applications.html |
| Financial Aid | www.centralmethodist.edu/admissions/financial-aid/index.html |
| Net Price Calculator | www.centralmethodist.edu/admissions/financial-aid/calculator/npcalc.htm |
| Disability Service | www.centralmethodist.edu/academics/learning-teaching/disability-accommodations.html |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is 87.53% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 80.73%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87.53 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 80.73 % |
Tuition & Fees
CMU CGES's 2025 tuition & fees is $7,500 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 7.76% compared to the last year's rate ($6,960).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $7,425. The graduate tuition increased by 16.20% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $7,500 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $7,425 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 3,802 students have enrolled at CMU CGES (2024-2025). Among them, 2,178 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. CMU CGES has 3,465 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 337 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 3,802 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,465 |
| Graduate Students | 337 |
| Online Enrollment | 2,178 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
CMU CGES offers 49 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by CMU CGES
| Number of programs | 49 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✗ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✗ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |