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Culver-Stockton College

Canton, MO·Private nonprofit·884 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 884 students.

98%
Accept
884
Students
$22,080
Net Price
50%
Grad Rate
$40,100
Earnings
10 yr
$15,000
Debt

About This School

Culver-Stockton College is a private nonprofit institution located in Canton, Missouri with approximately 884 undergraduate students enrolled. Culver-Stockton College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 98%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,080 per year. The graduation rate is 50%, and the typical graduate earns $40,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

Culver–Stockton College is a private Christian liberal arts college in Canton, Missouri. It was founded as Christian University in 1853 as the first institution west of the Mississippi River chartered specifically for men and women. As of fall 2022, the college enrolled 999 students.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: while the $15,000 median debt at graduation is reassuringly low and the net price of $22,080/year is manageable for a private college, a 50% graduation rate and 67% freshman retention rate suggest that a significant number of students who start here don't finish — worth asking why before enrolling. Median earnings of $40,100 a decade out are modest, so students should think carefully about career goals and whether the programs they want are genuinely strong at a school this small (under 900 students). Worth considering if you value a tight-knit campus with Christian liberal arts roots and have a clear plan to persist through to graduation, but go in with eyes open.

Founded
1853
Setting
Remote rural

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing27%
Health Professions17%
Education13%
Visual & Performing Arts7%
Psychology7%
Biological Sciences4%
Communications1%
English1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Joshua W. Alexander

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1020

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite22

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$29,915
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,915
Avg Net Price
$22,080
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants36%
Median debt at graduation$15,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
50%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
67%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$40,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$15,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$15,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$33,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$40,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.7x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White68%
Black16%
Hispanic/Latino7%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (884 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Culver-Stockton College

One College Hill

Canton, MO 63435-1299

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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