Central Methodist University (CMU) was founded in 1854 by Nathan Scarritt and David Rice McAnally. Located in Fayette, Missouri, CMU began as a small school for children of Methodist families. Over the years, the university has grown and evolved to become a four-year college offering a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. In 1923, the school was renamed Central College and began offering its first bachelor’s degrees. By 1940, Central College had become Central Methodist College and the student body had grown to over 500 students.
In 1961, Central Methodist College achieved university status and became Central Methodist University (CMU). The university has since expanded its campus to include several academic buildings, residence halls, recreational facilities, a library and an art museum. CMU now offers over 50 undergraduate degree programs as well as several master’s degree programs in areas such as business administration, education, nursing and social work. The university also provides online learning opportunities for those who cannot attend classes on campus. In recent years, CMU has seen an increase in enrollment due to its commitment to providing quality education at an affordable price. As of 2018, CMU had an enrollment of over 3200 students from all 50 states and 24 countries around the world. Check USPRIVATESCHOOLSFINDER.COM for a list of private schools in West Virginia by county.
Central Methodist University, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Central Methodist University. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Central Methodist University, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.
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Admissions Stats
Central Methodist University (CMU) is a private university located in Fayette, Missouri. Established in 1854, CMU offers more than 80 undergraduate and graduate programs across four colleges and one school. The university has an enrollment of over 6,000 students, with about 75% of them being undergraduates. CMU has a student-faculty ratio of 16:1 and an acceptance rate of 67%. In 2020, CMU had a total enrollment of 5,945 students. Of these students, 4,898 were undergraduates and 1,047 were graduate students. About 57% of the undergraduate population was female while 43% was male. Around 51% were White/Caucasian while 25% were African American/Black. Additionally, 8% were Hispanic/Latino and 8% were Asian/Pacific Islander. The remaining 8% identified as two or more races or another race not listed above.
Fall 2022 Selectivity
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2022 acceptance rate | 65% |
| Early decision acceptance rate | N/A |
| Early action acceptance rate | N/A |
| Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students) | 65% |
Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
| Applicants | 1,283 |
| Female applicants | 627 |
| Male applicants | 656 |
| Applicants accepted | 840 |
| Female applicants accepted | 434 |
| Male applicants accepted | 406 |
| Freshman enrollment | 314 |
| Female freshman enrollment | 147 |
| Male freshman enrollment | 167 |
| Early decision applicants | N/A |
| Early decision applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early decision applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Early action applicants | N/A |
| Early action applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early action applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action | N/A |
Fall 2022 Wait List
| School has a wait list | No |
| Applicants placed on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepting place on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepted from wait list | N/A |
Fall 2022 High School Rank
| Freshman students submitting high school class standing | 89% |
Fall 2022 High School GPA
| Freshman students submitting high school GPA | 99% |
| Average high school GPA | 3.4 |
| High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range | 3.2-3.8 |
Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores
| Freshman students submitting SAT scores | 2% |
| SAT Critical Reading average score | 489 |
| SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range | 455-520 |
| SAT Math average score | 480 |
| SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range: | 445-515 |
| SAT Writing average score | N/A |
| SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
| SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores
| Freshman students submitting ACT scores | 96% |
| Average ACT Composite score | 23 |
| ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range | 20-24 |
| ACT English 25th-75th percentile range | 20-25 |
| ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range | 19-25 |