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University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO
University of Central Missouri at a glance
University of Central Missouri is a public university in Warrensburg, Missouri with 12,857 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). It admitted 64% of applicants (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Its published in-state tuition is $10,050 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25); students who received federal aid paid an average net price of $14,462 a year after grants (College Scorecard, a prior cohort). 54% of students finish within the federal tracking window (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021); 32% of students take federal loans, and borrowers leave with a median $21,000 (College Scorecard). By program, the highest graduate earnings four years after finishing are in Nursing (RN), master's ($121,342) and Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, master's ($103,490) (College Scorecard, 2017-19 graduates).
Tuition
$10,050
2024-25
Acceptance
64%
Fall 2024 applicants
Students
12,857
Fall 2024
Type
University
Setting
Rural
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$10,050
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,600
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,740
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,740
Financial Aid & Outcomes
College Scorecard
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price: $20,790
Net price (after aid): $14,462
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k: $10,965
$30k – $48k: $12,254
$48k – $75k: $13,408
$75k – $110k: $16,931
$110k+: $18,485
Can federal loans cover it? (2026 limits)
At every income level reported here, the average net price is within the $25,500 a first-year dependent student and their parents can borrow from the federal government for loans made from 1 July 2026.
The ceiling is $5,500 in the student’s own Direct Loan plus up to $20,000 in Parent PLUS, which requires that the parent has no adverse credit history. Net prices are averages for a prior cohort of aid recipients, not a quote. Source: Federal Student Aid loan limits. Where this gap is largest.
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr): $49,560
Median debt at graduation: $21,000
Est. monthly loan payment: $223
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.4×Graduates earn about 2.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants: 27%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans: 32%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
FAFSA earnings check
: Not flaggedUniversity of Central Missouri does not trigger the FAFSA's "lower earnings" notice. Its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $57,005, above the $33,703 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Missouri.
This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
54%
Freshman Retention
74%
Source: IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25 (provisional release)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$14.5k below avg
Out-of-state value
$18.6k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$10.1k
Out-of-state
$18.6k
below avg
Net price
$14.5k
below avg
Pell
27%
Median debt
$21k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$49.6k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
64%
SAT range
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ACT range
17 - 24
Source: IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024 (provisional release)
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Academics
Studying online: a substantial share study entirely online
In Fall 2023, 1,405 of University of Central Missouri's 12,788 students (11%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 3,925 (31%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.
Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023
Fields of study
University of Central Missouri reported conferring credentials in 66 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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Graduate earnings by program
What University of Central Missouri graduates earn, by program
University of Central Missouri's bachelor's graduates in Teacher Education (by grade level) earned a median $38,807 four years after graduating, 18% below the $47,382 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $34,392; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $21,500 in federal loans at this college (about $228 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $24,199 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level).
63 programs at University of Central Missouri have federal earnings or debt figures, largest graduating classes first. Earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, earnings measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Debt: graduates of 2018-19 and 2019-20. The national median is the same measure for every program in that field and credential in the U.S.
| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education (by grade level), Bachelor's | $38,807 | $47,382, −18% | $21,500 | $228/mo |
| Nursing (RN), Bachelor's | $80,542 | $88,910, −9% | $18,268 | $194/mo |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Undergraduate certificate | $72,417 | $57,294, +26% | $22,250 | $236/mo |
| Criminal Justice, Bachelor's | $52,875 | $55,378, −5% | $20,500 | $217/mo |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Bachelor's | $52,328 | $54,562, −4% | $23,000 | $244/mo |
| Liberal Arts and General Studies, Bachelor's | $51,897 | $53,072, about the same | $21,023 | $223/mo |
| Computer Science, Bachelor's | $90,822 | $107,009, −15% | $19,593 | $208/mo |
| Teacher Education (by grade level), Master's | $45,860 | $59,916, −23% | $24,332 | $277/mo |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Bachelor's | $47,390 | $55,695, −15% | $19,294 | $205/mo |
| Nursing (RN), Master's | $121,342 | $120,193, about the same | $27,619 | $314/mo |
| Marketing, Bachelor's | $50,774 | $69,303, −27% | $19,500 | $207/mo |
| Biology, Bachelor's | $48,112 | $57,214, −16% | $21,371 | $227/mo |
What the job pays locally
- Nursing (RN) graduates train as registered nurses: median $81,780 in Missouri.
- Accounting graduates train as accountants and auditors: median $76,590 in Missouri.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: everyone working in the job, every experience level, not only recent graduates.
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| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education (by subject), Master's | $54,305 | $63,707, −15% | $26,462 | $301/mo |
| Air Transportation, Bachelor's | — | $85,825 | $20,312 | $215/mo |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Bachelor's | $84,738 | $86,525, about the same | $27,000 | $286/mo |
| IT Administration and Management, Bachelor's | $84,428 | $85,063, about the same | $18,150 | $192/mo |
| Teacher Education (by subject), Bachelor's | $40,486 | $51,389, −21% | $25,104 | $266/mo |
| Business Administration, Master's | $84,445 | $103,485, −18% | $20,240 | $230/mo |
| Business Administration, Bachelor's | $58,736 | $68,257, −14% | $24,188 | $256/mo |
| Homeland Security, Undergraduate certificate | $58,584 | $62,995, −7% | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts, Bachelor's | $42,778 | $51,490, −17% | $20,076 | $213/mo |
| Educational Administration, Master's | $57,406 | $71,685, −20% | $25,585 | $291/mo |
| Human Development and Family Studies, Bachelor's | $43,166 | $48,568, −11% | $23,502 | $249/mo |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Bachelor's | $43,463 | $50,497, −14% | $25,500 | $270/mo |
| Accounting, Bachelor's | $76,930 | $76,194, about the same | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences, Master's | $68,853 | $67,030, +3% | $37,505 | $427/mo |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Bachelor's | $75,375 | $80,526, −6% | $24,500 | $260/mo |
| Social Work, Bachelor's | $51,349 | $51,790, about the same | $23,854 | $253/mo |
| Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences, Bachelor's | $55,753 | $58,928, −5% | — | — |
| Library Science and Administration, Master's | $48,021 | $56,301, −15% | $28,571 | $325/mo |
| Communication, Bachelor's | $52,463 | $56,359, −7% | $19,750 | $209/mo |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design, Master's | $54,579 | $70,644, −23% | $20,250 | $230/mo |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Master's | $103,490 | $103,349, about the same | — | — |
| Construction Management, Bachelor's | $96,186 | $95,124, about the same | $20,850 | $221/mo |
| Homeland Security, Bachelor's | $54,595 | $70,193, −22% | — | — |
| Finance, Bachelor's | $66,897 | $83,343, −20% | $20,500 | $217/mo |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Bachelor's | $71,326 | $71,753, about the same | $20,972 | $222/mo |
| Special Education, Bachelor's | $39,569 | $50,499, −22% | $24,500 | $260/mo |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Master's | $53,052 | $62,033, −14% | $19,975 | $227/mo |
| Political Science, Bachelor's | $63,965 | $63,293, about the same | $20,719 | $220/mo |
| Agricultural Business and Management, Bachelor's | $47,248 | $66,647, −29% | $20,000 | $212/mo |
| Communication, Master's | $59,861 | $71,953, −17% | — | — |
| Health Sciences, Bachelor's | $53,677 | $61,296, −12% | $25,062 | $266/mo |
| Economics, Bachelor's | $69,359 | $82,686, −16% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Air Transportation, Master's | — | $110,104 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts, Bachelor's | $36,421 | $41,367, −12% | $23,695 | $251/mo |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations, Bachelor's | $46,797 | $59,631, −22% | $24,125 | $256/mo |
| Public Relations and Advertising, Bachelor's | $61,784 | $63,560, −3% | $26,000 | $276/mo |
| Music, Bachelor's | $42,610 | $42,892, about the same | $21,500 | $228/mo |
| Accounting, Master's | $85,605 | $95,833, −11% | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Undergraduate certificate | $74,156 | $57,354, +29% | — | — |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Master's | $60,825 | $65,184, −7% | $35,668 | $406/mo |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Bachelor's | $46,803 | $55,753, −16% | — | — |
| Human Development and Family Studies, Master's | — | $58,524 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice, Master's | $54,552 | $66,714, −18% | $36,946 | $420/mo |
| Allied Health (diagnostic and treatment), Bachelor's | $60,063 | $70,786, −15% | $25,018 | $265/mo |
| Education, Other, Bachelor's | $44,338 | $49,113, −10% | $21,500 | $228/mo |
| Theatre, Bachelor's | $48,179 | $39,775, +21% | — | — |
| Special Education, Master's | — | $64,397 | — | — |
| Sociology, Bachelor's | $45,862 | $52,657, −13% | $21,500 | $228/mo |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Bachelor's | $81,657 | $92,374, −12% | — | — |
| Hospitality Management, Bachelor's | $48,931 | $56,726, −14% | — | — |
| Graphic Communications, Bachelor's | $41,870 | $43,283, −3% | — | — |
Median earnings of graduates who received federal student aid, worked, and were not enrolled in school; debt is the median federal loans borrowed at this college by graduates who borrowed (Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS; not Parent PLUS, private loans or interest). Programs with too few graduates are suppressed by the Department of Education. Monthly payment assumes a standard 10-year plan. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, field-of-study data, 10 June 2026. Download every program (CSV). Same degree, different paycheck: what the national data show. Over the Cap: graduate programs where typical debt exceeds the federal loan limits in force since July 2026. Nursing graduates vs RN pay by state: the early-career benchmark.
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About University of Central Missouri
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- Where is University of Central Missouri located?
- University of Central Missouri is located in Warrensburg, MO, in the United States.
- What type of institution is University of Central Missouri?
- University of Central Missouri is a public university based in MO. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at University of Central Missouri?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of Central Missouri is approximately 64% (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at University of Central Missouri?
- University of Central Missouri's published in-state tuition is approximately $10,050 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend University of Central Missouri?
- University of Central Missouri reports total enrollment of approximately 12,857 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does University of Central Missouri actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at University of Central Missouri is approximately $14,462 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $10,965 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $18,485. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
- What is the graduation rate at University of Central Missouri?
- University of Central Missouri reports a graduation rate of approximately 54% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How much student debt do graduates of University of Central Missouri have?
- Students who borrowed at University of Central Missouri left with a median of approximately $21,000 in federal loans, and about 32% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of University of Central Missouri earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $49,560 for students who received federal financial aid at University of Central Missouri. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about University of Central Missouri?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with University of Central Missouri.
- How much do Teacher Education (by grade level) graduates from University of Central Missouri earn?
- University of Central Missouri's bachelor's graduates in Teacher Education (by grade level) earned a median $38,807 four years after graduating, 18% below the $47,382 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $34,392; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $21,500 in federal loans at this college (about $228 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $24,199 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level).
- How much do Nursing (RN) graduates from University of Central Missouri earn?
- University of Central Missouri's bachelor's graduates in Nursing (RN) earned a median $80,542 four years after graduating, 9% below the $88,910 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $70,840; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $18,268 in federal loans at this college (about $194 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $25,581 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level). For context, registered nurses in Missouri are paid a median $81,780 a year across all experience levels (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), a figure for everyone in the job, not only recent graduates.
- Which programs at University of Central Missouri have the highest graduate earnings?
- Among the 40 programs at University of Central Missouri with a federal earnings figure from at least 30 graduates, the highest medians four years after graduating were Nursing (RN), master's ($121,342); Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, master's ($103,490); and Construction Management, bachelor's ($96,186) (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). That order is one federal measure, not a ranking of program quality: earnings reflect the field and where graduates go to work as well as the program.
- Does University of Central Missouri get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
- No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, University of Central Missouri's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $57,005, above the $33,703 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Missouri, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 66 fields University of Central Missouri reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 1,608 | Graduate (1,535 graduate · 73 bachelor's) |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 261 | Graduate (222 graduate · 39 bachelor's) |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 252 | Graduate (100 graduate · 109 bachelor's · 43 certificate) |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 238 | Graduate (135 graduate · 103 certificate) |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 218 | Graduate (178 graduate · 34 bachelor's · 6 certificate) |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 133 | Graduate (130 graduate · 3 bachelor's) |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 126 | Graduate (32 graduate · 94 bachelor's) |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 113 | Graduate (77 graduate · 36 bachelor's) |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 110 | Graduate (10 graduate · 96 bachelor's · 4 certificate) |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 106 | Graduate (20 graduate · 86 bachelor's) |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 95 | Graduate (90 graduate · 5 bachelor's) |
| Education, Other | 63 | Graduate (46 graduate · 17 bachelor's) |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 62 | Graduate (33 graduate · 29 bachelor's) |
| Air Transportation | 61 | Graduate (11 graduate · 46 bachelor's · 4 certificate) |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: June 10, 2026.
Facts on this profile of University of Central Missouri are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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