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University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO
University of Central Missouri (formerly Central Missouri State) is a public, multipurpose university founded in 1871. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Applied Sciences and Technology, Arts and Sciences, Business and Economics, and Education and Human Services. Its 1,300-acre campus is located in Warrensburg, 50 miles from Kansas City. Web Site
www.ucmo.edu/
Institution Type
Public
Coeducational
Yes
Undergraduate Students
9,786
Women
5,432 (55.5%)
Men
4,354 (44.5%)
Graduate Students
4,202
ADMISSION Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
98% of 3,941 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Average GPA
3.39
SAT Math
Not reported
SAT Critical Reading
Not reported
SAT Writing
Not reported
ACT Composite
22 average 20-25 range of middle 50%
Selection of Students Factor
Very Important
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Important
Essay
Considered
Not Considered
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance
In-state: $19,456 Out-of-state: $26,086
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $7,520 Out-of-state: $14,150
Room and Board
$8,536
Average Percent of Need Met
65%
Average Freshman Award
$8,907
Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
$28,673
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ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
521
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 13% of classes 10-19 students: 34% of classes 20-29 students: 33% of classes 30-39 students: 12% of classes 40-49 students: 4% of classes 50-99 students: 4% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes
CAMPUS LIFE Warrensburg Population
19,927
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Kansas City
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing
84% of freshmen, 34% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division II
Mascot
Mules; Jennies
Sororities
13% of women participate
Fraternities
11% of men participate
STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.9% Asian 10.0% Black/African-American 4.2% Hispanic/Latino 4.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 78.4% White 1.6% Unknown
International Students
2.4% from 42 countries
First-Year Students Returning
70.8%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
32.1%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
97%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
Examinations
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
SAT or ACT
Required Units
English
4
Mathematics
3
Science
2
Recommended Units
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy
Accepted with or without essay component
3
ACT Writing Test Policy
Accepted with or without writing component
3
Use of SAT/ACT Essay
SAT: Not used ACT: Not used
History Academic Electives
Not reported
ACT Only
Foreign Language Social Studies
Required
SAT Only
High School Units Required or Recommended Subject
Scores Due in Admissions Office
Exam
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office
Application Dates and Fees
Address City, State, Zip
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Phone
(660) 543-4290
Fax
(660) 543-8517
E-mail
[email protected]
Early Admission Early Decision Offered
No
Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$30
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
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APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form
Other Application Requirements
Common Application
Not accepted
Interview
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Essay or Personal Statement
Electronic Application
Available
Not Required
Letters of Recommendation Other
Rank in upper two-thirds of high school class required for freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor
Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
Considered X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations Essay
Not Considered
X X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate
98% of 3,941 applicants were admitted
Women
98% of 2,267 applicants were admitted
Men
98% of 1,674 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
2,062 (53%) of 3,866 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,106 (50%) of 2,220 admitted students enrolled
Men
956 (58%) of 1,646 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
SAT Math
Not reported
Average GPA
3.39
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
3.75 and Above
28%
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
3.50 - 3.74
17%
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
3.25 - 3.49
17%
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
3.00 - 3.24
14%
Score of 300 - 400
Not reported
2.50 - 2.99
18%
Score of 200 - 300
Not reported
2.00 - 2.49
6%
SAT Critical Reading
Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not reported
SAT Writing
Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite
22 average 20-25 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
3%
Score of 24 - 29
30%
Score of 18 - 23
60%
Score of 12 - 17
7%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 11% Top quarter: 36% Top half: 71% Bottom half: 29%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Gov. Officer
Not reported
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TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance
In-state: $19,456 Out-of-state: $26,086
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $7,520 Out-of-state: $14,150
Room and Board
$8,536
Books and Supplies
$1,000
Other Expenses
$2,400
Payment Plans
Credit card
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office
Application Process
E-mail Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL
Application Deadline Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning March 1
Method for Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required
Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 02454
Free
Institution's own form
PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
1,519 (92.6%) of freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants
6,670 (83.3%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Need
1,091 (71.8%) of applicants
Found to Have Need
5,026 (75.4%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,091 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
Received Financial Aid
5,026 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
133 (12.2%) of aid recipients
Need Fully Met
352 (7.0%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
65%
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
62%
Average Award
$8,907
Average Award
$8,562
Need-Based Gift
Received by 659 (60.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,369
Need-Based Gift
Received by 3,132 (62.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,284
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 817 (74.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,582
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 3,918 (78.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,215
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 1,079 (98.9%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 4,815 (95.8%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift
387 (23.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,514
Merit-Based Gift
1,568 (19.6%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,338
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PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
72%
Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
$28,673
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid
12.0%
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
11.0%
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
State Loans Other Loans
Private loans
Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based Available
Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships
Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
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FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available, other work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
$1,482
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Summer Session
Offered
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ACADEMICS
General Catalog/Bulletin
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations Agricultural Business and Management, General Agricultural Economics Apparel and Textiles, General Art Teacher Education Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Business Statistics Business Teacher Education Chemistry, General Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Commercial and Advertising Art Communication and Media Studies, Other Computer and Information Sciences, General Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Dietetics/Dietitian Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Economics, General Education, General Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General Finance, General Fine/Studio Arts, General French Language and Literature Geography Geology/Earth Science, General German Language and Literature History, General Hotel/Motel Administration/Management Interior Design Journalism Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Management Information Systems, General Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mathematics, General Music Teacher Education Music Theory and Composition Music, General Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician Office Management and Supervision Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Photography
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Physics Teacher Education Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Pre-Dentistry Studies Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Pre-Pharmacy Studies Pre-Veterinary Studies Psychology, General Public Relations/Image Management Radio and Television Reading Teacher Education Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Rhetoric and Composition Secondary Education and Teaching Social Work Sociology Spanish Language and Literature Special Education and Teaching, General Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines
Health professions and related sciences, Education, Business/marketing
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
Engineering, law, medicine
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
Some online degree programs
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Not available
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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty
521
Part-Time Faculty
193
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
71%
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 13% of classes 10-19 students: 34% of classes 20-29 students: 33% of classes 30-39 students: 12% of classes 40-49 students: 4% of classes 50-99 students: 4% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
2-9 students: 11% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 46% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 37% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 5% of discussion sections/labs 40-49 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs
ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
1,000,565
Computing Computer Ownership
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
6395
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts, Master of Science in Education
Master's Programs of Study Accounting
Educational Media/Instructional Technology
Library Science
Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
Elementary Education
Management Information Systems
Applied Mathematics
English
Management of Technology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
English as a Second Language
Marketing
Business Administration and Management--General
Environmental Management and Policy
Mathematics
Communication Disorders
Environmental and Occupational Health
Music
Communication--General
Finance and Banking
Nursing--General
Computer Science
Gerontology
Psychology--General
Counseling Psychology
History
Reading Education
Counselor Education
Human Services
Sociology
Criminal Justice and Criminology
Industrial Hygiene
Special Education
Early Childhood Education
Industrial and Manufacturing Management
Student Affairs
Education--General
Information Science
Theater
Educational Leadership and Administration
Kinesiology and Movement Studies
Vocational and Technical Education
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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education
Doctoral Programs of Study Accounting
Educational Media/Instructional Technology
Library Science
Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
Elementary Education
Management Information Systems
Applied Mathematics
English
Management of Technology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
English as a Second Language
Marketing
Business Administration and Management--General
Environmental Management and Policy
Mathematics
Communication Disorders
Environmental and Occupational Health
Music
Communication--General
Finance and Banking
Nursing--General
Computer Science
Gerontology
Psychology--General
Counseling Psychology
History
Reading Education
Counselor Education
Human Services
Sociology
Criminal Justice and Criminology
Industrial Hygiene
Special Education
Early Childhood Education
Industrial and Manufacturing Management
Student Affairs
Education--General
Information Science
Theater
Educational Leadership and Administration
Kinesiology and Movement Studies
Vocational and Technical Education
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LOCATION AND SETTING Warrensburg Population
19,927
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Kansas City
Environment
Not reported
Campus Size
1,561 acres
Weather Temperature
16.7 average low in January, 83.3 average high in September
Rain
105 rainy days per year
Getting Around
Campus Map
Map
Nearest Airport
85 mile(s) from campus in Kansas City
Nearest Bus Station
Warrensburg
Nearest Train Station
Warrensburg
HOUSING College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, married student apartments, single student apartments, disabled student housing, fraternity/sorority housing
Students in College Housing
84% of freshmen, 34% of all students
Housing Requirements
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
66%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Other
canine patrol
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
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SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division II
Mascot
Mules; Jennies
School Colors
Cardinal and black
Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN Sport
MEN
Offered
Scholarships Given
Baseball
Offered
Scholarships Given x
x
Basketball
x
x
x
x
Cross-Country Running
x
x
x
x
Football
x
x
Golf
x
x
x
x
x
x
Soccer
x
x
Softball
x
x
Track And Field
x
x
Volleyball
x
x
Wrestling
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SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports
bowling, rugby
Men's Club Sports
bowling, rugby, soccer, volleyball
Recreational Sports Intramural Sports
archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, fencing, football, golf, racquetball, riflery, rock climbing, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball
STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, music theatre, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station
Sororities
13% of women participate
Fraternities
11% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
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STUDENT BODY Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
9,786
Women
5,432 (55.5%)
Men
4,354 (44.5%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
7,858
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.9% Asian 10.0% Black/African-American 4.2% Hispanic/Latino 4.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 78.4% White 1.6% Unknown
International Students
2.4% from 42 countries
Average Age
22
All Graduate Students
4,202
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning
70.8%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
32.1%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
48.7%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
53.0%
AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
97%
Average Starting Salary
$42,000 per year
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
Disciplines Pursued
Not reported
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