Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Admission
Acceptance Rate
97.86%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
25.77%
Freshmen Enrollment
294
SAT Scores
1,005
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 1,166 students have applied and 1,141 students have allowed to admit to Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (Acceptance rate: 97.86%). CMU CLAS's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 25.77 % where 294 students have finally enrolled out of 1,141 admitted students.
CMU CLAS acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Calvary University and Culver-Stockton College, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 64.37%).
CMU CLAS enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 49.43%).
How to Apply to Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply CMU CLAS.
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at CMU CLAS and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is 1,005 and the average ACT score is 20. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,109). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | 1,005 | 20 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,109 | 21 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Missouri | 1,095 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 28 students submitted SAT scores (10% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,005 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 450 | 495 | 540 |
| Mathematics | 480 | 510 | 550 |
| Total | 930 | 1,005 | 1,090 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 215 students submitted ACT scores (73% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 20 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 | 20 | 23 |
| English | 16 | 20 | 23 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 20 | 24 |
CMU CLAS Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |