Economics
Ranked #202 of 243 for valueEconomics · 21 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $69,359
- Ranked-college median: $83,880
University of Central Missouri acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 63.8% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 3,867 of 5,103 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: ACT 17–24. Admissions details
What we know
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025- Students
- 5,648
Larger than 80% of colleges
National median 1,603
University of Central MissouriMiddle half of collegesNational median
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University of Central Missouri admitted 63.8% of 5,103 applicants.
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Applicants5,103
63.8% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted3,867
29.1% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)1,124
Middle 50% test scores
- ACT Composite
- 17–24
- 136
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- 17–24
Cost & financial aid
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
Average net price
$15,554
What students paid per year on average after grants and scholarships. Your price depends on family income.
Published price vs. what students paid
- In-state tuition & fees
- $10,457
- Out-of-state tuition & fees
- $19,367
- Average net price
- $15,554
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 29.9%
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51.9%
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
73.6%
First-year retention
Students who return for a second year
Median earnings
$52,739
Former students who received federal aid
Programs at University of Central Missouri
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard, field of study, 2025
Bachelor's majors where University of Central Missouri is ranked in CollegesRef's value rankings. Earnings are medians 4 years after graduating, for graduates who received federal aid; the tick on each bar marks the median of all ranked colleges in that field.
Kinesiology and exercise science
Ranked #216 of 459 for valueSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness · 73 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $52,328
- Ranked-college median: $53,707
- Median debt
- $19,500
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
Criminal justice
Ranked #218 of 379 for valueCriminal Justice and Corrections · 100 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $52,875
- Ranked-college median: $55,481
- Median debt
- $19,318
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
Finance
Ranked #289 of 330 for valueFinance and Financial Management Services · 24 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $66,897
- Ranked-college median: $77,916
- Median debt
- $20,249
- Ranked-college median: $19,500
Computer science
Ranked #300 of 466 for valueComputer Science · 76 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $90,822
- Ranked-college median: $97,375
- Median debt
- $20,998
- Ranked-college median: $19,500
Marketing
Ranked #329 of 354 for valueMarketing · 38 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $50,774
- Ranked-college median: $67,486
- Median debt
- $19,544
- Ranked-college median: $19,523
Nursing
Ranked #419 of 686 for valueRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 97 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $80,542
- Ranked-college median: $85,171
- Median debt
- $19,827
- Ranked-college median: $20,938
Education
Ranked #456 of 521 for valueTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods · 138 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $38,807
- Ranked-college median: $48,822
- Median debt
- $19,620
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
Biology
Ranked #485 of 680 for valueBiology, General · 40 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $48,112
- Ranked-college median: $58,001
- Median debt
- $15,020
- Ranked-college median: $20,717
Business
Ranked #498 of 986 for valueBusiness Administration, Management and Operations · 44 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $58,736
- Ranked-college median: $64,860
- Median debt
- $15,000
- Ranked-college median: $21,375
Psychology
Ranked #507 of 814 for valueResearch and Experimental Psychology · 42 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $47,390
- Ranked-college median: $51,007
- Median debt
- $19,875
- Ranked-college median: $21,000
Academics
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
Total students
5,648
Academic calendar
Semester
Carnegie classification
Master's university
A College or University that also has a large number of Master’s Degree programs.
Colleges like University of Central Missouri
- Northwest Missouri State UniversityMaryville, MO
Southeast Missouri State UniversityCape Girardeau, MO
Missouri University of Science and TechnologyRolla, MO
Location & details
Where the campus is, how far it sits from a major city, and other colleges within reach.
University of Central MissouriWarrensburg, MO, United States
Distances are straight-line miles, not driving distance. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, tiles by OpenFreeMap and OpenMapTiles.
Campus
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO, United States
- Public
- Master's university
Distant town
In a smaller urban cluster away from a large metro area.
- City
- Suburb
- Town (this campus)
- Rural
Nearest major cityKansas City, MO · about 51 mi
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
- Semester
- Website
- ucmo.edu
Colleges nearby
- State Fair Community College26 mi from University of Central Missouri
Missouri Valley College38 mi from University of Central Missouri
Calvary University44 mi from University of Central Missouri- DeVry University-Missouri47 mi from University of Central Missouri
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Cost & aid
Affordable
Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.
Average net price $15,554 a year after aid
Athletics
NCAA Division II · Competitive sports with partial scholarships and smaller programs.
- D-INCAA Division I
- D-IINCAA Division II (this college)
- D-IIINCAA Division III
- NAIANAIA
- NJCAANJCAA
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What is the University of Central Missouri acceptance rate for 2026?
University of Central Missouri admitted 63.8% of 5,103 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
How much is University of Central Missouri tuition?
In-state tuition at University of Central Missouri is $10,457 and out-of-state tuition is $19,367 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $15,554 a year.
What is the average net price at University of Central Missouri?
The average net price at University of Central Missouri, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $15,554 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
What is the graduation rate at University of Central Missouri?
51.9% of first-time, full-time students at University of Central Missouri graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What colleges are similar to University of Central Missouri?
The closest matches are Northwest Missouri State University, Southeast Missouri State University, and Missouri University of Science and Technology, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Admissions
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Cost
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Outcomes
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Enrollment
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
Figures come from federal reporting. Text marked “CollegesRef editorial” is our own summary, and similar-college lists come from CollegesRef matching. How we source data
