Outcomes at CMU CLAS
Graduation Rate
51.23%
Transfer-out Rate
33.64%
Retention Rate
62.00%
The graduation rate at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is 51.23% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. 166 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 324 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 37.80%.
The transfer-out rate is 33.64% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. The retention rate (full-time students) is 62% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Missouri.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. 166 students have completed and 109 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 1 student still enrolled and 48 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 324 | 319 | 5 |
| Completers | 166 (51.23%) | 162 | 4 |
| Transfer-out | 109 (33.64%) | 109 | - |
| Still Enrolled | 1 (0.31%) | 1 | - |
| No Longer Enrolled | 48 (14.81%) | 47 | 1 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 140 students have completed in 4 years and additional 19 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 140 (43.89%) |
51 (31.29%) |
89 (57.05%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 19 (5.96%) |
13 (7.98%) |
6 (3.85%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 3 (0.94%) |
2 (1.23%) |
1 (0.64%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 51.23% (166/324) | 40.96% (68/166) | 62.03% (98/158) |
| Asian | 50.00% (1/2) | 50.00% (1/2) | - (0/0) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 18.18% (6/33) | 17.86% (5/28) | 20.00% (1/5) |
| Hispanic | 53.85% (21/39) | 43.48% (10/23) | 68.75% (11/16) |
| White | 57.14% (124/217) | 47.42% (46/97) | 65.00% (78/120) |
| Two or More Race | 50.00% (4/8) | 50.00% (2/4) | 50.00% (2/4) |
| Unknown | 42.86% (3/7) | 50.00% (1/2) | 40.00% (2/5) |