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Academics
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Value
gradeB+
Diversity
gradeA minus
Campus
gradeB
Athletics
gradeA
Party Scene
gradeA minus
Professors
gradeB+
Location
gradeB minus
Dorms
gradeB minus
Campus Food
gradeB
Student Life
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Safety
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About
About UCM...
- Common App Accepted
- No Application Fee
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
- Some Online Degrees
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
- Missouri
- Warrensburg
From University of Central Missouri
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) is an award-winning four-year public school located in Warrensburg, Missouri. UCM is home to more than 13,500 students, and we are the proud alma mater of over 100,000 living alumni - which means you can’t go far without running into a fellow Mule! Since 1871, UCM has provided students with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to succeed in their careers.
Reasons to #ChooseUCM:
U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks UCM among the top regional universities.
97% of graduates land a job or continue their education within six months of graduation.
94% of undergraduates receive financial aid.
With 150+ programs of study, you’re bound to find a program that fulfills your potential.
We provide support services and caring, expert faculty to help you succeed.
Our tuition is lower than many Missouri colleges and well below the national average.
Enjoy the full college experience with 185+ student orgs and 17 D-II athletic teams!
Upcoming Events
June25
June Transfer Tuesday
UCM Warrensburg Campus
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Come see why 46% of UCM's new students are transfer students! See yourself on campus and learn more about the transfer process, credit transferability, scholarships, cost, and enjoy free lunch.
Come see why 46% of UCM's new students are transfer students! See yourself on campus and learn more about the transfer process, credit transferability, scholarships, cost, and enjoy free lunch.
July19
UCM Campus Connections Day
University of Central Missouri
July26
Freshman Orientation
University of Central Missouri
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Freshman orientation is a one-day program that will allow you to meet with your academic program, talk about your classes with your Success Advisor, and become more comfortable with the vast amount of resources at UCM to help you achieve your goals.
Freshman orientation is a one-day program that will allow you to meet with your academic program, talk about your classes with your Success Advisor, and become more comfortable with the vast amount of resources at UCM to help you achieve your goals.
Aug16
Transfer Orientation
University of Central Missouri
University of Central Missouri Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
71%
SAT Range
No data available —
ACT Range
18-24
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
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Will You Get Into UCM?
Test Scores and High School GPA for University of Central Missouri
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Cost
Net Price
$15,117/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$6,517/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
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Academics
Professors
gradeB+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
77%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.78 responses
75%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.91 responses
67%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.91 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Elementary Education
214 Graduates
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
120 Graduates
Nursing
118 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
109 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Humanities
69 Graduates
Computer Science
65 Graduates
Homeland Security and Disaster Management
64 Graduates
Marketing
59 Graduates
Biology
54 Graduates
Research and Experimental Psychology
52 Graduates
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Pay $0 In Tuition and General Fees With The Mule Grant
First-time undergraduate degree-seeking students and transfer students with an associate degree who are Missouri residents can now attend UCM with less financial stress. The Mule Grant covers any tuition and general fees remaining after federal, state and institutional grants and scholarships have been applied. Submit your FAFSA before Feb. 1 to see if you qualify!
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
6
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
6
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
45%
On Campus
47%
Online
8%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
5,203Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,142
Undergrads Over 25
14%
Pell Grant
33%
Varsity Athletes
9%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
61 responses
Involved
33%
Nice
23%
Supportive
11%
Courteous
10%
Drunk
8%
Interesting
7%
Mysterious
3%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available —
Poll
51%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.101 responses
Poll
53%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.122 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
66 responses
Educationally Satisfactory
35%
Ambitious
18%
Tailored to the Student
12%
Hard worker
9%
Party
9%
Home away from home
8%
Laid back
3%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$38,000/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
53%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%
90%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.50 responses
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University of Central Missouri Reviews
Rating 3.67 out of 5 1,283 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5
So far my experience with the University of Central Missouri has been great. Firstly we went on an offered campus tour that took us through each part of the university and we saw how gorgeous and well-maintained the campus was within the little town of Warrensburg. The buildings represent old architecture with lots of brick buildings, but the school is not dated whatsoever, the interiors are very modernized and kept up to standards. The school offers a lot within campus, dining, living, even personalized apartments for older students, and to help get students used to university life it offers them to have their first year on campus to immerse themself in this new part of their life fully.
There is also online courses offered, and though not every degree is online, some may be completed fully from the comfort of one's home for those who have gotten used to online schooling or have a large distance from the school, similar to my situation.
- Freshman
- 4 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
I loved my time at the University of Central Missouri. It was a smaller campus, near downtown Warrensburg which was very quaint. For being a small university, the overall atmosphere was very nice and the buildings were beautiful. I loved being able to walk around campus. Despite there not being a ton to do in the town, I think the school did an overall good job at having many options available for students. I also had a great experience with the professors and think that they were very available and generally cared for their students. Scheduling was easy for the most part- also. I think one of the only complaints I have was that I wished that the library would be open later than midnight! Overall though, I think that the school was wonderful. I would recommend UCM for many different reasons. A great student life, a quaint and small environment, and professors that seem to care for the most part. I was overall pleasantly surprised with my time at the University of Central Missouri!
- Alum
- 4 months ago
Rating 5 out of 5
When I attended University of Central Missouri I was a grad student who attended 100% online. I enjoyed my Masters experience. My professors were understanding and motivating. My mom was in a bad accident my last semester of grad school. I was her primary caregiver at the time during her recovery. I was also teaching summer school (summer session) . So I had just finished my regular semester and was entering my summer session classes. My professors were the ones who helped me and gave me extensions when needed. They helped me stay organized and they listened. I felt heard and appreciated at those times. I will forever be grateful for the UCM community because they were there for me even when they didn’t realize it.
- Graduate Student
- 13 days ago
